Production Maintenance Helper
Job Description examples (Simple & Paragraph styles) for manufacturing, production, machining, and industrial maintenance support.
1. Job Overview
A Production Maintenance Helper assists maintenance technicians in repairing, cleaning, installing, and maintaining production machines and equipment. This role supports preventive maintenance tasks, helps troubleshoot minor issues, and ensures smooth plant operations by keeping tools and work areas organized and safe.
2. Job Description Details
Production Maintenance Helpers work closely with senior technicians during machine repair, adjustments, and equipment servicing. Their tasks include preparing tools, assisting with component replacement, performing lubrication and cleaning, and monitoring machine conditions. They help ensure production efficiency by responding to equipment issues, maintaining maintenance logs, and following plant safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist technicians in repairing, adjusting, and installing machinery and equipment.
- Perform basic troubleshooting on minor mechanical and electrical issues.
- Conduct lubrication, cleaning, and routine maintenance tasks.
- Prepare tools, spare parts, and materials for maintenance activities.
- Help monitor machine conditions and report unusual noises or issues.
- Assist with preventive maintenance schedules and documentation.
- Support emergency repairs and machine breakdown response.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the maintenance work area.
- Follow safety rules, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and wear required PPE.
Skills & Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of mechanical tools and equipment.
- Ability to assist with machine repairs and adjustments.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Physically fit and capable of lifting tools and machine parts.
- Knowledge of basic electrical or mechanical systems is an advantage.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Familiarity with industrial safety procedures.
- Willing to work on shifting schedules and overtime.
Tools & Equipment Used: Hand tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, lubricants, cleaning tools, basic electrical testers, spare parts, bolts and fasteners.
Resume-Ready Examples
Simple Description (one-line):
Assisted maintenance technicians in repairing, cleaning, and maintaining production equipment to support smooth plant operations.
Paragraph Style (2–3 sentences):
Supported maintenance technicians in performing repairs, adjustments, lubrication, and routine servicing of production machines. Helped maintain equipment reliability by preparing tools, troubleshooting minor issues, and documenting maintenance tasks. Ensured safe and efficient operations by following safety procedures and assisting during emergency repairs.