Conditioning Equipment Technician

FuelCell Energy; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

FuelCell Energy is seeking an Conditioning Equipment Technician to support the final stages of manufacturing through conditioning, equipment operation, shipment preparation, and maintenance activities.

The role requires safe operation, teamwork, and a focus on reliability. You will handle conditioning installs, unit removal after conditioning, and assist in shipping while maintaining equipment for safe, efficient plant performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Support conditioning and production in the Conditioning Department.
• Install Fuel Cells to balance of plant for conditioning and remove after conditioning.
• Prepare finished units for shipment and support shipping activities.
• Perform predictive and emergent maintenance or repairs on plant equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, cranes, and other lifting devices.
• Maintain outdoor work area in a safe and orderly condition.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

60-ton overhead crane

Boom lift

Job description

The Conditioning Equipment Technician is responsible for supporting the final stages of the manufacturing process through fuel cell conditioning, equipment operation, shipment preparation, and maintenance activities. This position requires a high level of attention to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. The Technician will install Fuel Cells to the balance of plant for conditioning, remove Fuel Cell following conditioning, prepare finished units for shipment, and support shipping activities. The role also includes maintaining a variety of plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

The Conditioning Equipment Technician plays a critical role in the Conditioning Department as production scales to meet growing customer demand. Technicians are responsible for supporting all module operations while also maintaining conditioning facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance. As the manufacturing plant increases output and modules are released from Final Assembly more frequently, it is essential that the Conditioning Department minimizes downtime and keeps production flowing smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Perform all required checks and line-ups prior to initiating the heat-up process.
• Work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Follow established work instructions and safety procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, boom lifts, a 60-ton overhead bridge crane, and other mechanically assisted lifting devices.
• Maintain the outdoor physical work site in a safe and orderly condition.
• Perform predictive and emergent maintenance or repairs.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing and able to work in both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled environments, including outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Must be able and willing to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirators, and other designated protective equipment.
• Routinely performs tasks requiring a full range of motion in both hands and arms, including circular, vertical, lateral, and overhead movements.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevated heights.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous mechanical experience

Preferred

• Mechanical and Technical proficiency
• Experience with electrical systems
• Experience with rigging and crane operations