Maintenance Technician Seymour 2026

Thule Group AB; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Time off package

Job summary

Thule Inc. in Seymour, CT is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maximize plant productivity by troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing tools and equipment across assembly and fabrication facilities.

The role covers pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems, working with Production, Fabrication, and Warehouse teams to support continuous improvement. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining machines, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, reading manuals,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with apprenticeship or trade school.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and PLC troubleshooting.
• Role is very active and requires standing, walking and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Good communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• CMMS/ERP knowledge is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant equipment across buildings.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs during production and scheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Read equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, and test/adjust machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and facilities.
• Use hand/power tools, meters, and welding equipment as needed.
• Ensure safety compliance and keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Set up production equipment and fixtures.
• Assist Facilities with minor repairs and general maintenance (travel between buildings).
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Manufacturing experience

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Craft apprenticeship or trade school

Tools

CMMS / Enterprise Asset Management

Job description

Thule Inc., located in Seymour, CT, is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to maximize productivity of plant assets by troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing tools and equipment throughout our assembly and fabrication manufacturing facilities. Equipment ranges from hand tools to industrial robotics. This role requires the knowledge and ability to maintain and repair pneumatic, mechanical, electromechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems used in company equipment. Maintenance Tech must work collaboratively with the Production, Fabrication, and Warehouse departments to support a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

The responsibilities include:

• Install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment in multiple buildings.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs during production and scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment.
• Perform mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, material handling equipment and welding equipment in performing duties.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Setup of production equipment and fixtures.
• Perform and/or assist Facilities team with minor repairs and general maintenance tasks such as painting, drywall, minor electrical issues, light carpentry. This may include travel between buildings including the Milford warehouse.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leader, supervisor, or management.

The requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience or applicable trade school.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with PLC troubleshooting experience.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Good communications skills and ability to interact positively with others.
• Computer Maintenance Management System or Enterprise Asset Management system knowledge a plus.
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office and Computer Maintenance Software or equivalent.
• Ability to identify safety issues and notice equipment malfunctions.
• Valid driver’s license.

Mandatory overtime may be required during peak business periods and candidate must follow all applicable safety & occupation health, quality, environmental, and security procedures, i.e safety data sheets, personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout, emergency evacuations, recycling, building safety and security; use equipment and materials properly; and promptly report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, accidents and injuries.

Thule believes in strong teamwork,, and we strive to be an open organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another. Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are. We share the same values, and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent health and 401(k) benefits and time off package.

Thule is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Bring your life — and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport & Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Active with Kids & Dogs (car seats, strollers, bike trailers, child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Bags & Mounts (backpacks, luggage and performance mounts).

Thule Group has about 3,000 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2025, sales amounted to SEK 10,4 billion.