Conductor de montacargas

Job Title

 

Position Location

New Haven, CT 06519

 

Pay/hours for position

Compensation:   $28.50-$29.50 per hour to start and then a pay increase based on performance after 90 days on the job. 

 

Hours:  3:30pm-11:30pm (Monday-Friday) 

 

 

 

Requirements of position

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an industrial mechanic or maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment (food industry strongly preferred but not required).

• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven experience in 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 devices.

• Working knowledge of CMMS systems.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work safely under time-sensitive conditions.

Preferred: 

• Experience in SQF or USDA-regulated facilities.

• Basic electrical skills (e.g., reading schematics, replacing sensors, using multimeters).

• Welding and fabrication experience (MIG/TIG, cutting, grinding).

• Trade school, technical certification, or apprenticeship training in industrial maintenance.

 

WORK SCHEDULE & JOB DETAILS: 

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:30pm – 11:30pm.

• Overtime may be required based on business needs, including weekends and holidays.

• This is an in-person / onsite role supporting daily plant operations.

•Travel Requirements: Minimal; may include occasional off-site training or vendor visits

 

 

 

Responsibilities of position

Our growing food manufacturing client in New Haven, CT is seeking a 2nd shift (3:30pm-11:30pm) Temp to Hire Maintenance Technician. This is a temp to hire position meaning you will start off working as a temporary employee and after 90 days or so can be hired permanently with the company. 

ROLE OVERVIEW: 

The Maintenance Technician supports safe, reliable production by performing mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on industrial equipment used in food manufacturing. This role ensures uptime, addresses mechanical failures, and contributes to continuous improvement in equipment reliability and facility upkeep.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Equipment Maintenance & Repair 

• Troubleshoot, fix, and reconstruct mechanical parts such as motors, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and packaging machinery.

• Perform emergency breakdown repairs to minimize production downtime.

• Conduct root-cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Execution 

• Complete scheduled PMs per CMMS guidelines and document work performed.

• Inspect equipment for wear, leaks, abnormal noise, and operational risks.

• Support lubrication, adjustments, calibration, and component replacement activities.

Facility & Utility System Support 

• Maintain facility infrastructure including piping, HVAC components, lighting, and compressed air systems.

• Assist with boiler, refrigeration, and water systems as qualified.

• Ensure safe and compliant operation of all building support systems.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation 

• Adhere to all OSHA, SQF, and food safety requirements during maintenance work.

• Maintain accurate work orders, part usage logs, and service notes.

• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration 

• Recommend improvements to enhance mechanical reliability and reduce downtime.

• Support installation, startup, and optimization of new machinery.

• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot recurring operational issues.