CNC & Industrial Maintenance Technician

PPG US Industrial Facilities; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

This full-time, on-site role at PPG US Industrial Facilities in Wallingford, CT, focuses on preventive maintenance of CNC cell equipment, VFDs, conveyors, and PLC-controlled machinery. You will diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults, perform wiring checks, replace components, and document fixes to keep production safe and efficient.

The position favors candidates with CMMS experience, years in manufacturing maintenance, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years in a manufacturing maintenance role preferred.
• Foundational electrical and mechanical know-how in an industrial setting.
• Manual machining familiarity (lathe, knee mill, surface grinder) and hand-tool confidence.
• Ability to read blueprints and simple wiring diagrams.
• Experience with a CMMS is a plus.
• Solid computer literacy and documentation habits.
• Strength to lift 50 lbs routinely; overtime when needed.
• Self-starter who collaborates well and adapts to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance: cleaning, lubrication, alignment/adjustment, and calibration.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues and basic electrical faults to keep equipment running safely.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair machinery; source, order, and install replacement parts.
• Analyze failures and recommend upgrades to improve availability, capability, and yield.
• Create service documentation, including technical reports and updated maintenance procedures.
• Support continuous improvement, new equipment installations, and upgrades.
• Respond to service requests professionally, completing them promptly and thoroughly.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical basics

Blueprint reading

Manual machining familiarity

CMMS experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Overtime flexibility

Tools

CMMS

VFDs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Servo motors

Conveyor systems

CNC setup/changeover

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Job description

This full-time, on-site role at PPG US Industrial Facilities in Wallingford, CT, focuses on preventive maintenance of CNC cell equipment, VFDs, conveyors, and PLC-controlled machinery. You will diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults, perform wiring checks, replace components, and document fixes to keep production safe and efficient.

The position favors candidates with CMMS experience, years in manufacturing maintenance, and the ability to read blueprints.