Maintenance Technician

Metallizing Service Company, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Metallizing Service Company in Hartford, CT is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production and coating equipment, including plasma and flame-spray systems and robotic machinery. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes preventive maintenance and reliability.

You will work with operations, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime, document maintenance activities, follow safety protocols, and support process improvements and equipment upgrades as

Qualifications

• Strong equipment maintenance skills in manufacturing or coating operations.
• Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance scheduling, inspection, and documentation.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and work instructions.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices including lockout/tagout.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plasma and flame-spray systems and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems to minimize downtime.
• Document maintenance activities to support safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and quality teams on improvements.
• Support equipment upgrades and installations as needed.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Lockout/Tagout safety

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or vocational training

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Company Description

Metallizing Service Company (MSC) is a leader in commercial and aerospace plasma and flame-spray coatings, serving commercial, aerospace, and industrial clients. The company specializes in proprietary and customized protective coatings with a strong focus on customer specifications, accuracy, and strict quality control. MSC is known for dependability and problem-solving, developing its own tooling, fixtures, and coating techniques to address unique product challenges for both individual components and high-volume production. The organization provides a full range of on-site services, including metallurgical labs for evaluation and R&D, machine shop preparation and finishing, grit blasting, thermal plasma and wire-spraying equipment, and robotic and automated coating processes for intricate applications.

Role Description

The Maintenance Technician is a full-time, on-site role based at MSC’s facility in Hartford, CT. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and coating equipment, including plasma and flame-spray systems, robotic equipment, and associated machinery. Day-to-day activities include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, completing repairs, and documenting maintenance activities to support safety and quality standards. The Maintenance Technician works closely with operations, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime, support process improvements, and ensure equipment operates reliably and efficiently. The role also involves adhering to safety regulations, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and assisting with equipment upgrades and installations as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong equipment maintenance and industrial maintenance skills, with experience supporting manufacturing or coating operations.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintenance & repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Background in preventive maintenance, including scheduling, inspection, and documentation of equipment servicing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work instructions; familiarity with maintenance management systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of safety practices in industrial environments, including lockout/tagout and safe operation of tools and machinery.
• Prior experience with plasma, flame-spray, robotic, or CNC equipment is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or related field preferred.
• Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.