Maintenance Technician - 1st or 2nd Shift - (1149-B)

The CompanyAero Gear is a global supplier of aerospace gears and gearbox assemblies to top OEMs such as Pratt & Whitney, GE, AVIO, Collins, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky. The company was founded in 1982 and has grown over the years through key capital investments, technology and the professional development of its employees. Located in Windsor, CT, Aero Gear has a team-based culture with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement. The outlook for the company is strong as it continues to set higher goals for sustained success together. Position SummaryResponsible for the diagnosis, repair and preventive maintenance on facilities-related equipment and manufacturing support equipment in a factory environment. Manages a variety of unplanned maintenance repairs and interfaces well with stakeholders, including employees, vendors and management. Identifies methods and solutions while providing maintenance know-how, mentoring and leadership in order to provide a high level of service and results.Essential Functions•Identifies and rectifies facility and equipment issues within a factory setting (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general mechanical applications and equipment repair).•Schedules outside services and/or conducts preventive maintenance.•Manages unplanned facilities, related equipment and machine repair requests.•Repairs or replaces facilities equipment and machine parts, as needed.•Operates with a sense of urgency and a focus on safety.•Communicates effectively with management, employees and vendors.•Independently motivated to drive completion on time-sensitive tasks.Experience and Education•A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a factory maintenance environment.•Experience in the electrical field a must.•Experience in HVAC systems a plus.•Experience in Heat Treat Systems a plus. •Experience in manual and/or CNC machined a plus.•High school diploma or equivalent required.•Degree/certificate from vocational school or college program is a plus, but experience may substitute for education.Competencies and Skills•Technical capacity in mechanical, electronic or HVAC systems.•Diagnostic, problem-solving and analysis.•Ability to read and understand equipment manuals.•Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.•Skilled with hand and power tools.•Excellent attitude and teamwork mentality.•Communication proficiency.•Ability to work independently.•Results-driven.•Computer literacy. Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work standing up, walk, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment, and speak and listen, both over the phone and in person to customers and fellow employees, in order to perform the above listed duties. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to work in a seated position, climb or balance and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75-100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Other DutiesThis job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.Work AuthorizationUS Person (Green Card Holder or United States Citizen) due to government contracts.Compensation$40000 - $100000 / yearCompensation is paid hourly and may be adjusted based on level of experience, overtime and shift.***********************************************************************************************************Aero Gear is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Aero Gear will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 860.688.0888.EOE/Vets/DisabledWhile we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Aero Gear will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Salary : $40,000 - $100,000