Facility Maintenance Technician

Facility Maintenance Technician

The Facility Maintenance Technician supports a high-precision manufacturing operation that produces deep-drawn and formed metal components for aerospace, defense, medical device, and high-voltage tube applications. This role focuses on maintaining building systems, production facilities, and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations in an ISO and AS9100 quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on facility infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and building systems, to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with facility equipment and building systems using blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Carry out maintenance repairs on production machinery, support equipment, and general facility assets to ensure continuous and safe operation.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify potential maintenance needs, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Support assembly, service, and repair activities by using appropriate hand tools and following established maintenance procedures.
• Maintain and update preventive maintenance schedules, records, and documentation in alignment with facility maintenance standards.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure maintenance work supports ISO and AS9100 quality system requirements.
• Assist with facility supervision tasks related to maintenance activities, including coordinating work, prioritizing tasks, and communicating status updates.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety guidelines, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly to facility-related service requests and emergency maintenance needs to restore operations quickly and effectively.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in facility maintenance or maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in preventive maintenance, with hands-on experience planning and executing preventative maintenance activities.
• Practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in facilities and production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with building maintenance and facilities maintenance, including HVAC and general infrastructure.
• Skilled in maintenance repair and service work using a variety of hand tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for facility systems, machinery, and related equipment.
• Experience in facility supervision or supporting facility management activities.
• Comfort working within structured quality systems such as ISO and AS9100.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in maintenance engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, or high-voltage tube manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with assembly processes and production support in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple maintenance tasks, and follow established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with production, quality, and other facility stakeholders.

This opportunity offers the chance to join a growing organization that is investing in expansion and long-term success. Employees benefit from stable, high-demand work driven by aerospace and military customers, as well as the ability to grow and advance as the facility expands. The culture emphasizes continuous improvement, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute directly to a modern, quality-focused manufacturing operation.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing facility that produces complex fabricated and machined metal components for domestic and international customers. Work takes place around production machinery, building systems, and support equipment, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and adherence to ISO and AS9100 standards. The environment involves hands-on use of tools and interaction with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, requiring appropriate industrial work attire suitable for a shop-floor setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Danbury, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Danbury,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.