Industrial Machine Technician

Standard Textile; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Textile in Thomaston, CT is seeking an Industrial Machine / Maintenance Technician to perform day-to-day maintenance on all plant equipment, including electrical and mechanical tasks.

The Technician will maintain equipment for production operations, troubleshoot malfunctions, follow preventive maintenance schedules, update logs, and coordinate with outside contractors. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must work well in a team environment and without direct supervision.
• Read, write and speak English; mechanically inclined.
• Physically capable of lifting and performing tasks (various machines).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
• Obtain/complete maintenance work orders
• Respond to shop/plant alarms
• Perform miscellaneous duties to run the business
• Repair and service sewing and cutting equipment
• Update preventive maintenance schedules and logs
• Maintain spare parts inventory and reorder points
• Coordinate with outside contractors for equipment
• Assist in developing new workflows and work centers

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Reading English

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Job description

At Standard Textile, we're dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we've remained committed to creating better textiles-delivered seamlessly by experts who care.

The Industrial Machine / Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing day-to-to maintenance on all plant equipment including electrical and mechanical tasks as necessary. The Technician will maintain all equipment for the production operation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
• Obtain/complete maintenance work order
• Respond to emergencies identified by the shop and plant alarm system and/or physical plant supervisor
• Perform miscellaneous duties deemed necessary to run the business
• Repair and service all sewing and cutting equipment
• Update and follow preventive maintenance schedules on equipment and keep logs updated
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts and establish a reorder point
• Establish good communications with outside contractor for equipment
• Assist in development of new work flows and work centers

Qualifications Include:

• Must be able to work well within a team environment and without direct supervision
• Provide maintenance to forklift, air compressors and any other plant equipment
• Maintain preventive maintenance program with all maintenance done up to date
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, be mechanically inclined and able to work on various machines. Good communication and organization
• able to work on various machines. Good communication and organization skills. Must be detail oriented.
• Lifting (light & heavy), carrying (light & heavy), pushing (light & heavy), heavy pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing (acuity far, acuity near, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, color vision), reading, writing, counting

Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the sixth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.

Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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