Versatile Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Peterson Farms Inc; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Farms Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Ellington, CT. The role involves repairing and maintaining machinery, conveyors, and production equipment within a food/beverage manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate will have a technical certificate or equivalent experience, familiarity with PLCs, inventory software, and basic computer skills to document maintenance activities and manage parts. A personal set of basic tools is required.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess basic computer and keyboarding skills and have knowledge of and be competent in the use of Inventory and Maintenance Related Software.

Responsibilities

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts and examines parts for imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts and lubricates and cleans parts.
• Installs functional and structural parts and tests performance.
• Prioritizes and plans work with Maintenance Manager to complete tasks on time.
• Initiates purchase orders for parts and machines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

PLC knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Technical certificate

Tools

Inventory and maintenance software

Basic hand tools

Job description

Peterson Farms Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Ellington, CT. The role involves repairing and maintaining machinery, conveyors, and production equipment within a food/beverage manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate will have a technical certificate or equivalent experience, familiarity with PLCs, inventory software, and basic computer skills to document maintenance activities and manage parts. A personal set of basic tools is required.