Production Operator - 3rd Shift - 90 Day Increase Eligible

ttmtech; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs on production and facility equipment in a high‑production environment.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, complete maintenance work orders, and coordinate with vendors to keep production lines running safely and efficiently. Strong attention to detail and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Must read and follow technical manuals and schematics.
• Willing to work overtime, including weekends.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Observe machinery in operation and identify causes of trouble.
• Inspect parts for wear and misalignment; troubleshoot equipment.
• Replace defective parts and repair machines to restore operation.
• Test malfunctioning equipment and coordinate with maintenance team.
• Perform lubrication, cleaning, and part replacements.
• Install or repair basic electrical components and test performance.
• Assist in wiring for new machines; ensure proper grounding and wiring.
• Document maintenance requests and PM activities; communicate status to supervisors.
• Participate in ongoing training to improve mechanical proficiency.
• Follow all environmental, safety, and health policies.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Equipment maintenance

Attention to detail

English communication

Tools

Basic hand tools

Electrical testing

Mechanical equipment

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (\"RF\") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (\"PCB\"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market .

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Scope

Working within a high-production industrial environment, the Equipment Maintenance Technician will perform unscheduled and scheduled repairs on production and facility equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machinery. The technician will be responsible for completing emergency repairs or contacting and working with 3rd party vendors to ensure production lines remain operational. The employee will also independently complete daily work orders, preventative maintenance, and maintain paper and computer-based records.

Extensive training is provided to safely and correctly work on each piece of equipment. The Technician will be exposed to chemicals and hazardous materials and will participate in chemical handling training and continued safety trainings. The Technician will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will be expected to follow all safety protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Observes mechanical machinery, equipment, and devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Examines the form and texture of parts to detect imperfections and changes in dimensional requirements
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment or other problems and visually inspects, listens to, and troubleshoots machinery, equipment, and mechanical devices
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, repairs or replaces defective parts and/or dismantles defective machines/equipment to gain access to and/or remove defective parts
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses the malfunction with the Maintenance Manager, technicians, and production staff to diagnose the malfunction.
• Lubricates and cleans parts and/or installs new or repaired parts when required
• Installs or repairs basic electrical apparatus such as wiring and electrical or electronic components of machinery and equipment and starts devices to test their performance.
• Assists in the installation of feeders, branch circuit wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, relays and contactors and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables and repairs or replaces faulty electrical components of the machine such as relays, switches and motors and positions sensing devices
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Completes maintenance request or PM documentation for all work performed. Communicates status of incomplete work to the Maintenance Manager or the next shift technician via email or verbally
• Actively participates in ongoing job training to become mechanically proficient across all production departments. Participates in knowledge sharing and the training of other technicians
• Follows and adheres to all environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures without exception

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Technical aptitude and ability to correctly and safely use basic hand power tools
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain control circuits, electrical components, and mechanical equipment
• Strong attention-to-detail and capable of reading and following technical instructions, operation manuals, schematics, and diagrams
• General computer skills and ability to complete electronic work orders, enter data into systems, and send emails
• Able to stand throughout a shift, lift 40-pounds, work within confined spaces, and perform work in a crouched or overhead posture
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends is required
• Maintenance technicians must be able to supply their own set of basic hand tools n