Maintenance Technician I

Paraco Gas Corp; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Paraco Gas Corp in Waterbury, CT is hiring a Maintenance Technician I to keep our production line and facility running safely and reliably. You will perform mechanical and basic electrical repairs, read manuals and schematics, and coordinate with the Maintenance Manager.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; trade school experience preferred. Ability to lift 75 lbs, work overtime/weekends, and hold a valid driver's license. LP gas systems knowledge is a plus; training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Trade School, Vocational Training, and prior industrial experience are preferred.
• Mechanical and basic electrical skills are needed to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
• Knowledge of LP gas systems is a plus.
• Driver's license is preferred. E1 or E2 license is a plus.
• Must be able to work the shift and overtime/weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret machine manuals, blueprints, electrical and air logic schematics.
• Perform mechanical and basic electrical repairs on production equipment.
• Provide scheduled and unscheduled repairs of production equipment and plant systems.
• Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, lubrication, pneumatics, hydraulics, rigging, and power transmission repairs as needed.
• Use plumbing, pipefitting and carpentry skills to repair facility equipment/systems.
• Communicate effectively with production staff and management about equipment issues.
• Adhere to PPE and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Reading schematics

Communication

PPE/LOTO compliance

LP gas system knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Maintenance Technician I

Full Time Waterbury, CT, Waterbury, CT, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1907

Position Summary:

Following upon our roots as a family owned and operated business for the past half century, Paraco is leading the way with numerous initiatives including our state of the art production line in Waterbury, CT.

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be vital to our production line and facility maintenance in Waterbury and other locations in which we have propane tank refurbishment operations. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will work with the other maintenance technicians to ensure safe and reliable operation of the production line and facility operations.

Key responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to read and interpret machine manuals, blueprints, electrical and air logic schematics.
• Perform mechanical skills and basic electrical skills to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
• Must be able to provide scheduled and unscheduled repairs of the production equipment and plant systems, and mobile equipment as needed.
• Will be required to perform other mechanical skills such as welding, fabrication, cutting, lubrication, pneumatics, hydraulics, rigging, repairing power transmission equipment, etc.
• Will use plumbing, pipefitting and carpentry skills to repair facility equipment/systems as needed.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with production employees/management to obtain/provide information regarding equipment and system issues.
• Use and understanding of personal protection equipment (PPE) and lockout/tagout (LOTO) is required.

Desired skills and experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Trade School, Vocational Training and previous Industrial Experience is preferred.
• Mechanical/Electrical Skills.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Robotics referred but will train.
• Knowledge of LP gas systems is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred. E1 or E2 license is a plus.
• Must have the ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime and weekends if necessary. Call-ins may occur as needed.
• The position will require the ability to lift up to 75 lbs., and also regularly include walking, standing, bending and twisting along with exposure to outside elements.
• Read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers, and complete maintenance and assigned tasks and repairs in a timely manner.