The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to work at a company located in the New Haven, CT area!
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| Maintenance Technician
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| Position Location
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| New Haven, CT
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| Pay/hours for position
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| $28.50-29.50/ hr/ 3:30 PM- 11:30 PM
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| Requirements of position
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| SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an industrial mechanic or maintenance technician in a
manufacturing environment (food industry strongly preferred).
• 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, and bend for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs routinely and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Work in environments with varying temperatures (cold rooms, warm processing areas).
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, wet conditions, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, and eye protection.
• Comfortable working around food-processing equipment and sanitation processes.
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| Responsibilities of position
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| 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.
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