Maintenance Technician
- New Britain, CT, United States
$21 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $21 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Maintenance & Production Technician This dual-role position is designed for a motivated professional who can seamlessly transition between supporting high-quality manufacturing production and ensuring our facility equipment remains in peak operating condition. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical aptitude for equipment repairs and a background in industrial material handling.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Support: Perform routine machine inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure operational efficiency. Equipment Repair: Utilize mechanical knowledge to assist with troubleshooting and repairing production equipment. Production Assistance: Support fabrication and assembly processes, ensuring parts are processed for quality and readiness. Material Handling: Safely operate forklifts and heavy equipment to move freight, load/unload shipments, and organize production materials. Facility Upkeep: Monitor and replenish machine fluids (coolant, water, and oil) and manage chip bin replacement to maintain a clean and safe workspace. Documentation: Verify product counts against shipping documents and ensure accuracy in material receiving. Qualifications & Skills Technical Expertise: Proven experience in mechanical maintenance and the ability to perform basic equipment repairs. Equipment Operation: Proficiency in forklift operation and heavy equipment handling is required. Trade Knowledge: A background in trades such as welding, carpentry, or masonry is highly preferred. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of a technical trade program (e.g., Welding or Mechanics) is a plus. Communication: Strong reliability and the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. Physical Requirements: Ability to handle physical labor, including loading/unloading freight and performing standing tasks for the duration of the shift. Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday – Friday Pay Rate: $21.00/hr
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Skills
- Material handling
- Troubleshooting
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift certification
- Welding
- Carpentry
- Communication skills