Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Join our manufacturing operations team as a Maintenance Technician! In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment used in the manufacture of paints, adhesives, and specialty chemical products. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial maintenance, preventative maintenance programs, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and supporting safe, efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain mixers, pumps, conveyors, motors, agitators, filling equipment, and material handling systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Install, repair, and replace plant equipment and components as needed.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, plant projects, and process improvements.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with plant safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work documentation.
• Support production teams to ensure maximum equipment reliability.
• Practice good housekeeping and maintain organized maintenance areas.

Essential Skills

• Experience in industrial maintenance.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Preventive maintenance (PMs).
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• PLC troubleshooting.
• Equipment repair and installation.
• Manufacturing maintenance.
• Safety compliance knowledge (LOTO/OSHA).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, or Maintenance Technician.
• Experience with electrical systems, motors, controls, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematics.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules when required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a strong safety-focused culture, providing a stable and growing work environment. Employees benefit from company-paid health insurance, a generous 401(k) matching program, and 13 paid holidays and vacation time. There are ample career advancement opportunities within maintenance and operations, as well as the chance to work on a variety of industrial equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment is a chemical manufacturing facility, where employees are exposed to industrial machinery, pumps, mixers, and production equipment. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. The role involves a combination of indoor plant maintenance and production floor support, which may require lifting, climbing ladders, confined space entry, and overtime as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Berlin, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Berlin,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.