Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Operations Technician

Location: Stratford, CT

Pay: $30–$35/hr.

Schedule: Multiple shifts available

Experience: 3–5 years preferred

Overtime: Available, including weekends during busy season

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Operations Technician with a strong background in industrial manufacturing equipment maintenance and mechanical repair. This is a hands-on maintenance role supporting production equipment, machinery, electrical systems, and related industrial equipment.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment such as food & beverage, medical manufacturing, high-precision manufacturing, or heavy equipment manufacturing.

Schedule

• 2 Morning Shift openings: 3:30 AM – 1:00 PM


• 1 Afternoon Shift opening: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM


• 8.5-hour shifts with a 30-minute lunch


• Overtime available based on business needs


• Weekend work may be required during busy periods

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of industrial production equipment.


• Diagnose mechanical equipment issues and determine appropriate repairs.


• Disassemble machinery and repair or replace defective components.


• Maintain and repair motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, and other mechanical equipment.


• Perform electrical repairs and installations as needed.


• Clean, lubricate, adjust, and inspect machinery and equipment.


• Start up and operate production equipment and lines.


• Inspect completed repairs to ensure equipment is operating safely and properly.


• Identify and address unsafe equipment or working conditions.


• Maintain inventory of parts, equipment, and supplies.


• Order replacement parts with management approval.


• Support production and maintenance teams during equipment issues or emergencies.


• Assist skilled trades personnel and maintenance apprentices as needed.


• Follow OSHA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, food safety, and other applicable safety requirements.


• Participate in safety meetings, training, and hazard assessments.


• Support special maintenance projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.


• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance/mechanical experience preferred.


• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.


• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.


• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting/repair experience or electrical license.


• PLC, low-voltage, and industrial controls knowledge.


• Welding experience.


• Forklift certification.


• Equipment manufacturer certifications.


• Industrial building/equipment maintenance experience.


• Experience with motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, and similar equipment.

Ideal Industry Background

Candidates with maintenance mechanic experience in the following environments are encouraged to apply:

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing


• Medical/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing


• High-Precision Manufacturing


• Heavy Equipment Manufacturing


• Industrial Production

Please note: This position is primarily focused on industrial machinery and production equipment maintenance. We are not seeking HVAC technicians or general facilities maintenance professionals whose experience is primarily building/HVAC focused.

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability


• Professional communication skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to work effectively under pressure


• Basic computer, email, and phone skills


• Commitment to workplace and equipment safety

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.


• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull.


• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift/move up to 75 lbs.


• Work primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor activities.


• Comfortable working around moderate to loud noise.


• Ability to work in hot and cold environments.


• Ability to wear required PPE and protective clothing.


• Schedule may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on business needs.

If you have strong hands-on industrial maintenance experience and enjoy troubleshooting and repairing production machinery, we'd like to hear from you.