Maintenance Technician

Holt Technical Staffing; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Technical Staffing is assisting a growing manufacturer in Connecticut to find a hands-on Maintenance Technician. You will fault-find, repair equipment, and keep production running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

You'll develop and maintain preventive PM schedules, perform routine inspections, assemble and maintain tooling, and support machine shop operations. Welding and basic electrical troubleshooting are part of the role, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience with preventive and reactive maintenance programs.
• Familiar with production machinery and machine shop equipment.
• Welding, fabrication or mechanical assembly skills.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting understanding.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, organized and efficient workspace.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and facility systems.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Carry out routine inspections and maintain critical machinery.
• Assemble, adjust and maintain production tooling and equipment.
• Support machine shop operations and manufacturing processes.
• Perform basic electrical repairs and mechanical fault finding.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical fault-finding

PM maintenance

Production machinery

Welding & fabrication

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent work

Safety & organization

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing

Join a Growing Manufacturer Where Your Skills Make a Real Difference

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Technician who enjoys fault-finding, repairing equipment and keeping production running smoothly?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company looking to strengthen its maintenance team with a dependable, mechanically minded individual who enjoys variety and takes pride in solving problems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable business where you'll have the autonomy to take ownership of maintenance activities, help improve equipment reliability and play a key role in supporting daily production.

What You'll Be Doing

• Troubleshooting and repairing production equipment and facility systems
• Developing and maintaining preventative maintenance (PM) schedules
• Carrying out routine inspections and maintenance on critical machinery
• Assembling, adjusting and maintaining production tooling and equipment
• Supporting machine shop operations and manufacturing processes
• Completing basic electrical repairs and mechanical fault-finding
• Welding and fabrication work where required
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Assisting production teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
• Coordinating supplier collections and deliveries when required

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from Maintenance Technicians, Mechanical Technicians or Industrial Maintenance professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You’ll ideally have experience with:

• Industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical fault-finding and equipment repair
• Preventative and reactive maintenance
• Production machinery and machine shop equipment
• Welding, fabrication or mechanical assembly
• Basic electrical troubleshooting
• Working independently and prioritising workload effectively
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment

Experience within precision manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, metalworking or general industrial manufacturing would be advantageous, although candidates from other manufacturing sectors are encouraged to apply.

What's On Offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday–Friday day shift
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Stable and growing manufacturing business
• Opportunity to broaden your technical skills through ongoing training
• Varied, hands-on role with genuine responsibility
• Supportive team environment with long-term career prospects