Automation Maintenance Tech for High-Speed Manufacturing

BD; North Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

BD in USA CT - Canaan is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to maximize uptime, reliability, safety, quality and OEE for high‑speed automated production equipment. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaborate with operators and maintenance leaders to reduce downtime.

Responsibilities include documenting maintenance in SAP/CMMS, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and coaching operators on maintenance practices while complying with

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required in Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-speed automated manufacturing, assembly, or packaging equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on high-speed automated manufacturing, assembly, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime and restore equipment performance.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support the escalation process in a timely manner.
• Maintain and optimize critical equipment settings, standards, and performance parameters.
• Identify and report abnormalities observed during maintenance activities to prevent recurring issues.
• Investigate and resolve equipment-related losses, including breakdowns, waste, and speed losses, using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Support repeat-loss investigations and ensure countermeasures are effective and sustainable.
• Participate in Tier 1, Production Analysis Board (PAB), and other production meetings to communicate line status, performance issues, and recovery plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, validations, and reliability projects to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and OEE.
• Develop, follow, and improve maintenance standards, procedures, frequencies, and execution methods.
• Support effective use of Daily Task Maintenance (DTM), Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and opportunistic maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with Reliability and Preventative Maintenance leaders to plan maintenance activities and improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance standards based on troubleshooting outcomes, breakdown history, and equipment performance data.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, equipment changes, and spare parts usage in SAP, CMMS, or designated maintenance systems.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed in accordance with safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support compliance with applicable quality systems and manufacturing procedures.
• Partner with operators, technicians, and production teams to support line performance and reduce equipment losses.
• Train, coach, and mentor operators and technicians on maintenance standards, troubleshooting practices, DTM/PPM activities, and problem-solving tools.
• Promote strong teamwork, communication, and consistent execution of maintenance and continuous improvement practices.
• Perform other duties as needed to support business and production requirements.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s Degree in Mechatronics or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

BD in USA CT - Canaan is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to maximize uptime, reliability, safety, quality and OEE for high‑speed automated production equipment. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaborate with operators and maintenance leaders to reduce downtime.

Responsibilities include documenting maintenance in SAP/CMMS, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and coaching operators on maintenance practices while complying with