Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Our company is looking for a Maintenance Technician with experience in the metal fabrication industry.

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the employee will be responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property infrastructure. These items include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot and repair of shop equipment (i.e. welding machines, Voortman & Peddinghaus machines)
• Troubleshoot and repair of overhead cranes - 5 Ton capacity
• Perform minor building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and painting repairs as necessary
• Perform preventative maintenance measures regularly
• Maintain inventory of production supplies and repair parts for factory equipment
• Troubleshoot and coordinate machine repairs with remote tech support
• Complete inspections of safety systems
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol
• General automotive repair and maintenance

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  Snow removal - operating plow trucks, skid steers, snow blowers

• Perform other maintenance duties as requested

Maintenance Technician Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Valid driver’s license
• Physically capable of lifting/pushing/pulling 70 pounds unassisted

• Physically capable of bending/twisting as well as standing for long periods of time

• Able to work well with minimal supervision as well as with other technicians
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and has a positive attitude
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Must be willing to submit a drug test and background check

Benefits:

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  Competitive salary (based on skill set)
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  Health Insurance (includes annual vision exam)
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  Dental Insurance
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  Life Insurance
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  401(k) Plan with Employer Match / Profit Sharing
  
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  1st Shift Monday – Friday (Additional overtime as required)
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  Full Time Position
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  Vacation / Holidays / Earned Days / Birthdays

Shepard Steel is a structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication company that has been an integral part of the Connecticut construction landscape for over 65 years. With a staff of approximately 100 talented professionals, we are carrying out the company’s proud tradition of meeting the structural and miscellaneous steel requirements of customers throughout all of Southern New England and Eastern New York State. We fabricate approximately 12,000 tons of steel per year and have invested heavily in state-of-the-art fabrication equipment in recent years.  

SHEPARD STEEL IS AN Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer