Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing Maintenance TechnicianNow hiring for a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Direct Hire Location: Avon, CT Pay Rate: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour Additional 8% shift differential Schedule: 32 hours per week Saturday: 12-hour shift Sunday: 12-hour shift One additional 8-hour shift during the week Weekday shift can be flexible.Looking for Manufacturing Maintenance Technician jobs in Avon where your technical skills keep equipment operating at its best? This opportunity allows you to troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help maintain the systems that keep production moving safely and efficiently. If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today.Job Duties:Perform manual and mechanical preform operations and glass-handling techniques supporting MCVD production.Set up and operate multiple computerized lathes and production equipment.Follow established work instructions, procedures, and manufacturing guidelines.Operate production-tracking software and maintain accurate production records.Perform preform index profile testing to inspect manufactured products.Etch preforms using acid to achieve required diameters.Inspect lathes and GDS equipment for leaks, damaged components, or other issues.Modify recipe phases to achieve appropriate heat, solenoid, and mode-code settings.Handle and transport corrosive chemicals and gases used in the manufacturing process according to established safety procedures.Read and interpret GDS schematics.Assist with developing and documenting manufacturing procedures, processes, and equipment.Support training activities for other employees within the department.Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives supporting department and business objectives.Perform other production and manufacturing duties as assigned.Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent required.Additional education or technical training preferred.5+ years of similar manufacturing experience required.Experience working with chemicals and/or gases preferred.Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.Experience with glass working and glass-working equipment highly preferred.Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.Strong math skills, including fractions, decimals, metrics, formulas, conversions, and basic calculations.Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions.Ability to read drawings and understand product specifications.Ability to read GDS schematics.Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.Benefits – Offered by Our Client:Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.Company-sponsored 401(k) with generous company match and no vesting period.Tuition assistance and on-the-job training.Career growth and advancement opportunities.Promotion-from-within culture.Generous PTO program and paid holidays.PPE, safety eyewear, and work-shoe allowance.Consistent scheduling.Clean, climate-controlled, modern manufacturing facility.State-of-the-art equipment.Staffmark was great at getting me placed. Everyone I worked with was professional and friendly. I started on a temporary assignment, and after six months, I was hired on full-time by the company.