Maintenance Machine Technician (Sun-Thurs, 2nd Shift)

Maintenance Technician

Our client is a very large employer in the Fairfield County, New Haven County line. They have over 300 employees and are a plastics manufacturer. The company has a 24/7 operation with a lot of stability and growth opportunity. Many of their employees are highly tenured. They are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician. Pay Rate: $26-$30 per hour.

Why Work Here?

• Very large and stable, growing company.
• Discounts on phone bill plus grocery bill.
• Highly tenured internal team.
• Discounts on pet insurance car insurance.

Responsibilities:

• Installs and repairs of leaking pipes, clogged pipes and air lines, etc., as well as electrical and lighting fixtures.
• Performs light welding and carpentry duties.
• Performs seasonal duties regarding grounds keeping, including snow removal.
• Maintains and installs facility-related equipment, such as compressors, tower water systems, heating and A/C system, elevators, lifts, exhaust fan units.
• Maintains and installs production-related equipment, such as tow motors, grinders, dust collectors, stretch wrap machines, gantries, trolleys, and hoists.
• Maintains company vehicles.
• Carries beeper for 24-hour access in case of emergency maintenance of air compressors, boiler, and furnace; on-call for seven-day period on a six-week rotating basis; may have to work a holiday if down time provided; must be able to work occasional overtime.
• Misc. duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must have electrical experience 480V or close manufacturing machine maintenance background plus troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical Background Hydraulic Experience would be helpful electrical experience is a plus but not a must have.
• Logical reasoning: Ability to understand instructions and troubleshoot problems. Ability to work independently from blueprints, work orders, and schematics.
• Mathematical: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide in all units of measure. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Technical: Knowledge of auto mechanics. Ability to operate a plow truck. Ability to perform occasional work from ladders at heights above 10\'. Ability to use electronic testing equipment and meters.
• Technological: Computer experience is a plus.

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Eight years of related experience and/or training is preferred. Certificates in welding, boiler repair, electronics, auto repair, and related fields a plus. Technical school and/or degree a plus. Must possess and maintain a CT driver's license.

Pay Rate: $26-$30 per hour.

Schedule: Sun - Thurs 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM #IND-LP