Industrial Services Specialist

Fuss & O'Neill; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule flexibility

Health & Wellness

Continuous learning

Paid Time Off

Career advancement

Fun team culture

Job summary

Fuss & O'Neill in Hartford, CT, is seeking a hands-on Industrial Services Specialist to support manufacturers across New England in creating safer, more efficient production environments. You will lead the full lifecycle of machine safety projects—from risk assessments and LOTO procedures to designing, installing, and integrating guarding solutions with industrial control systems.

This role requires collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, familiarity with OSHA/ANSI

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related technical discipline required.
• Hands-on experience with machine guarding and industrial automation strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA General Industry Standards and ANSI B11 standards.
• CAD software experience (SolidWorks or AutoCAD) for designing guards and safety solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct machine risk assessments and document findings.
• Design, fabricate, install, and commission guarding systems.
• Implement LOTO procedures and electrical safe work practices.
• Integrate guarding with existing machine controls and automation.
• Provide technical training on machine guarding and safety practices.

Skills

Machine guarding

Industrial automation

Safety compliance

Project management

CAD design

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in a related technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Electrical schematics

Job description

Industrial Services Specialist

Fuss & O'Neill’s Manufacturing Solutions team is seeking a hands‑on Industrial Services Specialist to help manufacturers throughout New England create safer, more efficient production environments.

In this role, you'll support the full lifecycle of machine safety projects—from conducting machine risk assessments and developing practical risk mitigation strategies to designing, installing, and integrating custom machine guarding solutions with industrial control systems. You'll also play a key role in developing and implementing equipment‑specific Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Electrical Safe Works Practices, supporting regulatory compliance, and helping clients build safer, more reliable manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive machine risk assessments for new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Evaluate equipment against OSHA and ANSI machine safety standards.
• Identify hazards, document findings, and develop prioritized corrective action plans.
• Provide practical recommendations that improve safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Design custom machine guards, barriers, and safety enclosures using CAD software.
• Develop guarding solutions utilizing materials such as polycarbonate, sheet metal, and wire mesh.
• Support or perform fabrication, installation, fit‑up, and modifications in manufacturing environments.
• Verify installed guarding meets both functional and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate machine safety devices including light curtains, safety interlocks, emergency stop systems, pressure‑sensitive mats, and other safeguarding technologies.
• Configure and troubleshoot safety relays and safety PLCs.
• Interface guarding systems with existing machine controls and automation systems.
• Commission and validate integrated safety systems to verify proper operation.
• Develop and maintain equipment‑specific Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Conduct OSHA 1910.147 energy control audits.
• Provide technical training on machine guarding and LOTO best practices.
• Support additional manufacturing safety initiatives including equipment inspections, compliance audits, and continuous safety improvements.
• Collect electrical infrastructure information.
• Coordinate electrical system analysis.
• Perform or provide electrical safety training for qualified employees.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Associate degree or higher in a related technical discipline required.
• Hands‑on experience with machine guarding, machinery safety, industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA General Industry Standards and ANSI B11 standards.
• Working knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD for designing machine guards and safety solutions strongly preferred.
• Experience with industrial automation, electrical schematics, safety PLCs, safety relays, and machine control integration strongly preferred.
• Ability to support the design, fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and commission of machine guarding systems in manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable working hands‑on with production equipment and using tools for guard installation, adjustment, and modifications.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing, maintenance, and operations teams.

Benefits

• Schedule flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits.
• Continuous learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off policy.
• Career advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun team culture: Regular team‑building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Fuss & O'Neill participates in the Federal e‑Verify program.