3rd Shift Maintenance Technician: Uptime & Repairs Pro

IDEX; Farmington, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) company match

PTO

Job summary

IDEX in Farmington, CT is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 3rd shift to keep equipment uptime and facility reliability. You’ll perform PMs, rebuilds, and continuous improvement work, collaborating with production and support teams to ensure smooth operations.

The role emphasizes ownership, safety, and data-driven problem solving. The position requires hands-on mechanical skills, basic electrical/PLC knowledge, and a strong set of troubleshooting abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience maintaining PM systems (LIMBLE or similar).
• Familiarity with ERP systems, NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preventive maintenance (PM) system and spare parts inventory.
• Perform furnace and equipment rebuilds to prevent unscheduled downtime.
• Collect and analyze equipment data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Plan and execute maintenance repairs and projects, including coordination with external service providers.
• Support installation, repair, and maintenance of machines, furnaces, and facility systems.
• Lead assigned continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor employee performance and maintain training competency.
• Ensure adherence to safety processes and procedures.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and safety.
• Provide hands-on support as required to meet operational needs.

Skills

PM systems

MIG welding

Forklift operation

Electrical basics

PLC knowledge

Problem solving

Project management

Hydraulics

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIMBLE CMMS

NetSuite ERP

Job description

IDEX in Farmington, CT is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 3rd shift to keep equipment uptime and facility reliability. You’ll perform PMs, rebuilds, and continuous improvement work, collaborating with production and support teams to ensure smooth operations.

The role emphasizes ownership, safety, and data-driven problem solving. The position requires hands-on mechanical skills, basic electrical/PLC knowledge, and a strong set of troubleshooting abilities.