The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Bilingual Maintenance Technician to work at a company located in the New Haven, CT area!
Job Title: Bilingual Maintenance Technician
Job Location: New Haven, CT
Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits We are hiring an experienced Bilingual Maintenance Technician for a food manufacturing facility in New Haven, CT. This is a full-time, hands-on maintenance position responsible for keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime.
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production and packaging equipment.
- Perform mechanical repairs on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, and related equipment.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and make timely repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document completed work in a CMMS system.
- Inspect equipment for wear, leaks, unusual noise, and other potential problems.
- Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems and mechanical power transmission equipment.
- Support facility systems including piping, HVAC components, lighting, and compressed air.
- Assist with refrigeration, boiler, and water systems as qualified.
- Perform basic electrical troubleshooting, including sensors, electrical schematics, and use of a multimeter.
- Participate in root-cause analysis and recommend improvements to prevent recurring equipment failures.
- Follow OSHA, SQF, food safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
- Work closely with production personnel to troubleshoot equipment and improve reliability.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of industrial maintenance or industrial mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Experience with conveyors, motors, bearings, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical power transmission.
- Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
- Working knowledge of CMMS systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work safely under time-sensitive conditions.
- Basic electrical skills, including reading schematics, replacing sensors, and using a multimeter.
- Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred but not required.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in an SQF- or USDA-regulated food manufacturing facility.
- Welding and fabrication experience, including MIG/TIG, cutting, and grinding.
- Trade school, technical certification, apprenticeship, or other formal industrial maintenance training.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, bend, and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Routinely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 75 lbs.
- Comfortable working around moving machinery, vibration, wet conditions, cleaning chemicals, and food-processing equipment.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, including cold rooms and warm processing areas.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, and eye protection.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a dependable, hands-on maintenance professional who can diagnose problems quickly, make quality repairs, and take a proactive approach to preventing equipment failures. Food manufacturing experience is a plus, but strong industrial maintenance experience is the priority.
Pay: $28.50–$29.50/hour
Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Full-Time | New Haven, CT
English/Spanish Bilingual Required
Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Full-Time | New Haven, CT
English/Spanish Bilingual Required
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