Lead Maintenance Tech – Equipment & PM Excellence

Freemont Yardley Search; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freemont Yardley Search is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Technician to lead hands-on maintenance, start-ups, and training for plant facilities and equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and develop preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, OSHA/environmental compliance, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across plant teams and vendors to ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical Degree in Industrial Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician.
• Experience with maintenance planning and control in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical instrumentation and controls, mechanical repair, welding, plumbing, pneumatics, HVAC, conveyors, gear boxes, and fabrication experience.
• Strong communication, both written and spoken.
• Computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, JD Edwards, and COGZ a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe work environment, exceeding OSHA and environmental requirements.
• Maintains and directs plant HS&E policies and programs in corporation with Corporate Plant Manager
• Completes hands-on maintenance and repairs of equipment to ensure safe and effectiveness of equipment operations
• Facilitates vendor maintenance communications and scheduling
• Created preventative maintenance schedules to ensure limited down time
• Develops operating instructions and programs to ensure proper training on operating procedures, and safety
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives
• Adheres to ISO and/or QMMS requirements

Skills

Electrical instrumentation

Mechanical repair

Welding

Pneumatics

HVAC

Conveyors

Gear boxes

Fabrication

Education

Associate/Technical Degree in Industrial Management

Job description

Freemont Yardley Search is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Technician to lead hands-on maintenance, start-ups, and training for plant facilities and equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and develop preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, OSHA/environmental compliance, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across plant teams and vendors to ensure reliable operations.