Maintenance Tech - American Fan

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse, LLC is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Technician to keep our manufacturing processes running by maintaining and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, attention to detail, and can work independently; HVAC experience is valued but not required.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, coordinating shutdowns, following prints and schematics, and documenting inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical education or certifications in hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical maintenance preferred.
• 3 to 5 years in maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing facility
• Excellent working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Must be a self-starter who works with minimal supervision and is able to direct others.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Must have a good understanding of what is required to support the production function in a Manufacturing environment.
• Must be well-organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to support existing business processes for American Fan.
• Support and follow company safety programs and quality environmental programs.
• Coordinates equipment shutdown for major maintenance.
• Troubleshoots maintenance problems and determines when to call for outside repairs.
• Provide preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and make necessary repairs on plant equipment.
• Follow prints, sketches, and schematics to assist in the installation of newer, rebuilt equipment.
• Assist in the tear down and overhaul of equipment components such as, but not limited to pumps, valves, regulators, and motors.
• Complete required reports and other documentation on assigned work and/or inspections.
• Exercise understanding of mechanical components and how they work in conjunction with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
• Adhere to standardized processes and procedures and maintain reports as required.
• Maintain highest ethical behavior while following American Fan procedures, policies, work instructions and safety guidelines.
• All other work deemed necessary by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

Self-starting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications in hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Tech Date: September 2026

Reports To: Manufacturing Manager

Summary

As an Experienced Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of American Fan's manufacturing processes by maintaining and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Optional HVAC experience is valued but not mandatory.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to support existing business processes for American Fan.
• Support and follow company safety programs and quality environmental programs.
• Coordinates equipment shutdown for major maintenance.
• Troubleshoots maintenance problems and determines when to call for outside repairs.
• Provide preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and make necessary repairs on plant equipment.
• Follow prints, sketches, and schematics to assist in the installation of newer, rebuilt equipment.
• Assist in the tear down and overhaul of equipment components such as, but not limited to pumps, valves, regulators, and motors.
• Complete required reports and other documentation on assigned work and/or inspections.
• Exercise understanding of mechanical components and how they work in conjunction with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
• Adhere to standardized processes and procedures and maintain reports as required.
• Maintain highest ethical behavior while following American Fan procedures, policies, work instructions and safety guidelines.
• All other work deemed necessary by supervisor.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical education or certifications in hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical maintenance preferred.

• 3 to 5 years in maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing facility
• Excellent working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Must be a self-starter who works with minimal supervision and is able to direct others.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Must have a good understanding of what is required to support the production function in a Manufacturing environment.
• Must be well-organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks.

Desirable

• Rotating and/or gas and air handling equipment experience.
• Experience with servicing highly engineered equipment and products.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products, Word & Excel

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.