Job Title: Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
Wallingford, CT, US, 06492
SUMMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains and repairs all mechanical equipment in facility.
- Inspects, repairs and performs overhauls on mechanical drives/motors, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor control center devices, and conveyor systems.
- Performs basic machine shop duties such as grinding, drilling, metal fabrication, welding and machining.
- Conducts basic installation, maintenance, and modification on equipment and control systems.
- Performs troubleshooting and repair of motor control centers, electro-mechanical drives and sub-electrical panels using volt-ohm-amp meters.
- Available for rotating on call duty during weekends to address emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS
- Skilled in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments used in the repair and overhaul of plant equipment.
- Knowledge and understanding of the basic operating principles of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic/vacuum systems and components.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and inspection techniques of repairing and operating equipment in a food-manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from blue prints, technical sketches, manuals, and schematics in repair and overhaul of equipment and facilities.
- Ability and willingness to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative in continuously improving bottom line results.
- Ability and willingness to further develop skills and ability through formal education and practical internal and external training programs.
- Elementary understanding of basic electrical maintenance with PLC and repair.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma.
- 2+ years experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment preferably in a steel processing environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g., forklift, scissor lift, front-end loader, payloader)
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Must be willing to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection
Nearest Major Market: New Haven
Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford