About this opportunity
PrideStaff lists this Maintenance Technician opportunity in new britain, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance & Production Technician
This dual-role position is designed for a motivated professional who can seamlessly transition between supporting high-quality manufacturing production and ensuring our facility equipment remains in peak operating condition. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical aptitude for equipment repairs and a background in industrial material handling.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Support: Perform routine machine inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
Equipment Repair: Utilize mechanical knowledge to assist with troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
Production Assistance: Support fabrication and assembly processes, ensuring parts are processed for quality and readiness.
Material Handling: Safely operate forklifts and heavy equipment to move freight, load/unload shipments, and organize production materials.
Facility Upkeep: Monitor and replenish machine fluids (coolant, water, and oil) and manage chip bin replacement to maintain a clean and safe workspace.
Documentation: Verify product counts against shipping documents and ensure accuracy in material receiving.
Qualifications & Skills
Technical Expertise: Proven experience in mechanical maintenance and the ability to perform basic equipment repairs.
Equipment Operation: Proficiency in forklift operation and heavy equipment handling is required.
Trade Knowledge: A background in trades such as welding, carpentry, or masonry is highly preferred.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of a technical trade program (e.g., Welding or Mechanics) is a plus.
Communication: Strong reliability and the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to handle physical labor, including loading/unloading freight and performing standing tasks for the duration of the shift.
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Monday - Friday
Pay Rate: $21.00/hr
Worksite address
new britain, CT, 06051, US
Who can apply
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