Facilities Maintenance Technician - 4th Shift

TTM Technologies; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Connecticut seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform repairs on production and facility equipment. The role involves troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as maintaining safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a proven ability to use hand tools and repair equipment. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and paid vacation. Overtime may be required, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, manuals, and schematics.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs on machinery.
• Inspect and test malfunctioning equipment to diagnose issues.
• Complete maintenance documentation for all work performed.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical equipment

Electrical system repair

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Attention to detail

Basic hand tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Scope

• Working within a high‑production industrial environment, the Equipment Maintenance Technician will perform unscheduled and scheduled repairs on production and facility equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic machinery. The technician will be responsible for completing emergency repairs or contacting and working with 3rd‑party vendors to keep production lines operational, and will independently complete daily work orders, preventative maintenance, and maintain paper and computer‑based records.
• Extensive training is provided to safely and correctly work on each piece of equipment. The technician will be exposed to chemicals and hazardous materials, participate in chemical handling training, and continue safety trainings. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and all safety protocols must be followed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe mechanical machinery, equipment and devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Examine the form and texture of parts to detect imperfections and dimensional changes.
• Inspect and measure parts to detect wear, misalignment or other problems and visually inspect, listen to and troubleshoot machinery, equipment and mechanical devices.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, repair or replace defective parts, and dismantle defective machinery to access or remove defective parts.
• Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss the malfunction with the Maintenance Manager, technicians and production staff to diagnose the issue.
• Lubricate and clean parts and/or install new or repaired parts when required.
• Install or repair basic electrical apparatus such as wiring and electronic components of machinery and equipment, and start devices to test performance.
• Assist in the installation of feeders, branch‑circuit wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, relays and contactors, replace damaged or broken wires and cables, and repair or replace faulty electrical components of the machine such as relays, switches, motors and positioning sensing devices.
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment; lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
• Complete maintenance request or PM documentation for all work performed. Communicate status of incomplete work to the Maintenance Manager or next‑shift technician via email or verbally.
• Actively participate in ongoing job training to become mechanically proficient across all production departments; participate in knowledge sharing and the training of other technicians.
• Follow and adhere to all environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures without exception.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Technical aptitude and ability to correctly and safely use basic hand power tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain control circuits, electrical components and mechanical equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and capability to read and follow technical instructions, operation manuals, schematics and diagrams.
• General computer skills and ability to complete electronic work orders, enter data into systems, and send emails.
• Ability to stand throughout a shift, lift 40 pounds, work within confined spaces and perform work in a crouched or overhead posture.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends.
• Maintenance technicians must be able to supply their own set of basic hand tools needed to perform the job.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred Experience

• 2 years of troubleshooting, repairing, and/or installing manufacturing equipment preferred. Previous work experience using trade skills such as electrical, mechanical, electronics, HVAC, plumbing and/or welding preferred. Licensing and journeyman status is preferred.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC, including but not limited to identifying ITAR products on the manufacturing floor, recognizing foreign persons by badge differentiation, understanding and following authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities, understanding Export and ITAR requirements for shipments, and managing vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Compensation and Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well‑being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits and paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.