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Maintenance Tech

LIGHT METALS COLORING CO INC
Southington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
Description:


Join a Team That Invests in Your Growth, Values Your Skills, and Makes Your Work Matter!

At LMC, we believe great people build great companies. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are respected, supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed. If you take pride in solving problems, keeping operations running smoothly, and working with a team that values integrity and accountability, this could be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for a hands-on, motivated Maintenance & Facilities Technician to help maintain and improve our production equipment, facilities, and wastewater systems. This is more than a maintenance role — it is an opportunity to become a key contributor in a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional development.

Job Description

As a Maintenance & Facilities Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring our production equipment and facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. Your work directly supports product quality, operational success, and environmental compliance.

What You’ll Do

Equipment Installation, Repair & Maintenance

  • Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment
  • Work with electrical systems, PLC-controlled machinery, conveyors, motors, pumps, and gearboxes
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings
  • Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and production fixture design
  • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime
  • Support plumbing, welding, carpentry, HVAC, hydraulic, and general facility repairs
  • Maintain maintenance records, inspections, and preventative maintenance documentation

Wastewater & Environmental Systems

  • Operate and maintain wastewater treatment systems to ensure full environmental compliance
  • Monitor pumps, clarifiers, filter presses, gauges, meters, and chemical systems
  • Perform water and chemical testing, tank analysis, and system adjustments
  • Respond quickly to equipment failures, spills, or operational issues
  • Maintain accurate logs, reports, and operational data
  • Help improve system efficiency and environmental performance

Daily Responsibilities

  • Maintain safe work practices and PPE compliance
  • Conduct daily safety inspections of assigned work areas
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with leadership and teammates to support operational excellence
  • Maintain reliable attendance and strong communication

Why Employees Enjoy Working at LMC

  • Supportive team culture built on trust, respect, and accountability
  • Opportunities to grow your technical skills and career
  • Leadership that values employee input and continuous improvement
  • Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment
  • Meaningful work that directly impacts company success
  • A culture where hard work, integrity, and initiative are recognized

Our Core Values

At LMC, we believe in:

  • Doing the right thing — every day
  • Supporting one another
  • Working with grit, courage, and accountability
  • Creating a high-performance environment where everyone matters

LMC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements:


Job Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of PLC-controlled production equipment
  • Basic electrical knowledge and ability to read electrical diagrams
  • Ability to safely work with 208V / 460V systems
  • Basic plumbing and welding knowledge
  • Ability to identify operational issues and implement effective repairs
  • Understanding of water treatment systems and wastewater processes preferred
  • Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, meters, measuring devices, forklifts, and maintenance equipment
  • Basic computer and documentation skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Physical Requirements

This position requires:

  • Frequent movement throughout a manufacturing facility
  • Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
  • Ability to lift and move 25–60 lbs. occasionally
  • Ability to work in active industrial environments
  • Close-range vision and color recognition abilities

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 3 years of industrial maintenance or mechanical experience preferred
  • Experience with manufacturing equipment, wastewater systems, or environmental compliance is highly valued

Success in This Role Looks Like

  • High equipment uptime and operational reliability
  • Completion of preventative maintenance tasks on schedule
  • Accurate maintenance reporting and documentation
  • Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

If you are dependable, mechanically inclined, and ready to join a company that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply today.

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