Facilities / Maintenance Mechanic

ARCH Cutting Tools; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled technician to ensure machinery operates smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you will troubleshoot and repair equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and handle facility repairs. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, with a commitment to quality and safety. Join a dynamic team that values problem-solving and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position that supports your professional growth, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of mechanical and electrical experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment at the electronic and mechanical level.
• Perform preventative maintenance and facility repairs as needed.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Teamwork

Written Communication

Change Management

Leadership

Quality Management

Business and Cost Consciousness

Diversity

Ethics and Organizational Support

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Initiative

Innovation

Judgment

Motivation

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School Diploma

Military Mechanic Training

Tools

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Internet Navigation

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Troubleshoot equipment to the electronic and/or mechanical component level and dismantle equipment as required to make repairs.

Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.

Realigns and adjusts components such as spindles and clutches.

Performs Quarterly Preventative Maintenance activities on all production equipment.

Perform machine clean-outs, replace / monitor filters, as needed.

Back up support for Chips & Coolant position.

Schedules for repairs using outside suppliers as required.

Validates repair of machines and equipment following repair.

With production support operate machine controllers to determine machine status.

Perform facility maintenance and repair items such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical as required.

Maintain security, data, and phone systems.

Outside contractors – determine scope of work, solicit bids, schedule and approve work.

Must be available for after-hours / weekend phone calls and call ins.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business and Cost Consciousness - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics and Organizational Support - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality and Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High School / Trade School diploma, High School Mechatronics or Technical School graduate, Military mechanic will all be considered. Strong mechanical aptitude. 2 – 3 years of demonstrated mechanical and electrical experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret equipment system and component schematics, professional journals and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals or instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and suppliers.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software and be able to navigate on the internet.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work on ladders.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

ARCH Global Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Holdings are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

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