Maintenance Technician: Uptime & Continuous Improvement

IDEX Corporation; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

Job summary

IDEX Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment uptime and facility reliability. This hands-on role supports preventive maintenance, rebuilds, and continuous improvement while collaborating with production and support teams.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to processes, and ownership culture, with opportunities to lead improvement projects and participate in cross-functional activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior Maintenance Technician experience.
• Experience maintaining PM systems (LIMBLE or similar).
• Familiarity with ERP systems, documentation, recordkeeping, and purchasing platforms (e.g., NetSuite).

Responsibilities

• Manage the preventive maintenance (PM) system and spare parts inventory.
• Perform furnace and equipment rebuilds to prevent unscheduled downtime.
• Collect and analyze equipment data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Plan and execute maintenance repairs and projects, including coordination with external service providers.
• Support installation, repair, and maintenance of machines, furnaces, and facility systems.
• Lead assigned continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor employee performance and maintain training competency.
• Ensure adherence to safety processes and procedures.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and safety.
• Provide hands-on support as required to meet operational needs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

MIG welding

Fabrication

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Project management

Strong communication

Ability to read drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIMBLE PM system

ERP systems (NetSuite)

Job description

IDEX Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment uptime and facility reliability. This hands-on role supports preventive maintenance, rebuilds, and continuous improvement while collaborating with production and support teams.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to processes, and ownership culture, with opportunities to lead improvement projects and participate in cross-functional activities.