• Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
• Full-Time

NIGHT - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Schedule: Two week rotating schedule; 7PM - 7AM

Reports to: Maintenance and Tooling Manager

Location: Wallingford, CT

The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for supporting production by ensuring minimal downtime due to mechanical equipment malfunction.

The Maintenance Technician will be expected to work under the direction of Maintenance Technician 2's and 3's and the Maintenance & Tooling Manager in administering planned and unplanned preventative maintenance and breakdown repair measures on all Facility related mechanical equipment. This includes proper and in-depth documentation of all administered tasks both planned and unplanned. The Maintenance Technician will also handle other maintenance related functions on a daily basis including but not limited to piping, mechanical repairs, and maintenance of the buildings & grounds.

It will be the expectation of the Maintenance Technician to develop his/her skills in order to prove themselves in order to move up to Maintenance Technician 2 level within a reasonable and agreed amount of time.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate all Rowland manufacturing equipment while understanding/following all OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory policies and procedures.
• Be a self-starter who can work in a fast paced/everchanging environment both individually and alongside a team of trained Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Technicians.
• Able to maintain Facility equipment by interpreting machine prints/schematics, both mechanical and electrical, as well as technical and machine manuals.
• Able to utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to log and track planned and unplanned preventative maintenance work.
• Able to look up and place order requests for spare parts.
• Capable of setting-up, troubleshooting, and repairing complex mechanically driven Extrusion Equipment.
• Have a solid knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, fabricating, and shop tools (including Lathe and Bridgeport) to maintain and troubleshoot Facility related equipment both inside and along the grounds (including: Painting, Weeding, Snow Removal, Cleaning, Lighting, etc.)
• Make various machinery related repairs including the replacement of damaged/worn/broken parts
• Able to read/interpret various instruments such as micrometers, calipers, electrical testing meters/equipment, tape measures, combination squares etc.
• Able to answer line calls on a production line as well as provide support during Extrusion tear downs and/or changeovers.
• Able to make recommendations to the Maintenance & Tooling Manager & Plant Manager on jobs to be completed, improvements to enhance machinery performance and determination of scope and best practices required to complete said tasks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions, equipment failures
• Able to pass a comprehensive Powered Industrial Truck training and testing program in order to safely operate PIT's in the facility.
• Capable of examining and testing components and plant support systems to ensure that they are in compliance with all standards and regulations.
• Capable of making mechanical diagnostic evaluations as well as prescribing corrective actions without the assistance of others.
• Support and participate in plant improvement projects, reliability initiatives, and other key plant level initiatives.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be safety conscious and understand/follow OSHA, EPA, and other regulation procedures

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• A High School Diploma is Required
• Entry Level Industrial Manufacturing Trade Related Experience
• Mechanical Related Technical Certification or Degree Preferred

Critical Demands of the Job

• Standing & Walking: Frequently
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling: Rarely
• Crouch: Occasionally
• Assume awkward Position*: Occasionally (*when repairing equipment)
• Bending: Occasionally
• Visualize: Continuously

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Extended hours
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Machine technician: 3 years (Required)
• Facilities maintenance: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wallingford, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person