Maintenance Technician

Nippon Steel Pipe America Inc; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Steel Pipe America Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain mechanical and electrical systems in our Seymour, CT facility.

You will follow schematic diagrams, blueprints, and specifications to keep production equipment running safely and reliably. Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, replacing damaged components, reporting quality concerns, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One to two years technical training or experience.
• 3–5 years maintenance experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate and have Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to use various hand and power tools required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mechanical and electrical systems per diagrams and specs.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment and faulty electrical components.
• Replace damaged wires and faulty components.
• Report machine nonconformities affecting product quality.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety procedures

Education

Technical training (1–2 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Repairs and maintains mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s specifications and electrical code. Repairs machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision-measuring and testing instruments.

Diagnoses and repairs malfunctioning equipment and/or faulty electronic components, such as transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, circuit boards, sensors, etc. Replaces damaged wires and cables, faulty electrical components such as relays and switches.

Reports machine nonconformities that may affect product quality.

Performs other assigned duties as necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Exposure to loud noise levels, dust, heat and cold, and various chemicals while in plant area (lubricants, cutting fluids, drawing oils, etc.). Must be able to work in various environmental conditions -- from under equipment to rooftop in all types of weather, and in confined space to heights of the building. Safety shoes, earplugs and safety glasses are a requirement to be worn at all times while in the plant.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

One to two years technical training or experience, plus three to five years maintenance experience preferred. Must be computer literate and have Microsoft Office skills. Ability to use various hand and power tools required.