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Mechanical Engineering Technician

MillenniumSoft Inc
Canaan, CT Contractor
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026
Position : Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location : Canaan, CT

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

pay rate-$20-25/hr

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Engineering/Technical

Level of Experience : Mid-Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

8 am -5pm

Temp to Perm

Job Description

EDUCATION 1. Minimum Education:

This Position Has The Following Minimum Educational Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED: Required
  • Associate degree: Required
  • BA/BS Degree - Preferred - Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • In lieu of BA/BS degree, 10 years of Technical or Manufacturing experience required
  • 2 years medical device manufacturing experience preferred

This role will master the Production Technology and Maintenance Techniques being responsible for:

  • Loss (Breakdown, Waste, Speed), Investigation and Resolution
  • Development of Maintenance standards
  • Implementation of basic maintenance processes for the designated product lines
  • Building maintenance skills for the operators
  • Execution of maintenance activities in the line (planned/ unplanned when available)
  • Ensures compliance with client quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and client safety regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English.
  • Willing and able to uphold client Values.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Loss (Breakdown, Waste, Speed) Investigation and Resolution
  • Attend Tier 1 and Production Analysis Board (PAB) meetings providing engineering status of line and agree resource deployment and timings to close losses.
  • Resolve repeat loss issues using systematic problem-solving techniques to determine root cause.
  • Support Shift Technicians in Investigation of losses (Breakdowns, Waste, Speed) to ensure countermeasure is effective.
  • Coach Technicians and Operators in quality and effectiveness of problem-solving tools and robustness of countermeasures
  • Support all CI projects/validations as required to help improve equipment reliability
  • Development of Maintenance standards
  • Engage with Operators and Technicians to effectively use Daily Task Maintenance and Planned and Preventative Maintenance to increase OEE and safety performance
  • Provide details to improve Maintenance Standards and execution (Frequency, Breakdowns and Repairs) to Reliability Leader based on problem solving outcomes and DTM/PPM activity. Coaching on continuous improvement methodologies & tools
  • Implementation of basic maintenance process and settings for the designated product line(s).
  • Engage in planning process for Maintenance activities.
  • Lead Maintenance activity for respective line in conjunction with Preventative Maintenance Leader.
  • Maintain critical equipment settings, standards and close loop on changes made.
  • Building maintenance skills for Technicians and Operators.
  • Provide Training and Coaching to Operators and Technicians on DTM/ PPM Maintenance activities and standards.
  • Execution of maintenance activities in the line (planned/ unplanned when available).
  • Ensure all preventative maintenance activities are performed effectively, including opportunistic maintenance working with Preventative Maintenance Leader to plan same.
  • Record maintenance details in full on the designated forms/ SAP.
  • Report and action any abnormalities observed during Daily Task Maintenance / Planned Preventative Maintenance to reduce losses.
  • Record spares used during maintenance / unplanned breakdowns in line Maintenance requirements.
  • Responsible for equipment breakdown response and escalation process in an expedient manner.
  • Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
  • Development of Maintenance standards for designated manufacturing unit.
  • Implementation of basic maintenance processes for the designated product lines.
  • Building maintenance skills for the technicians and operators.

Levels Of Supervision

None, Small Team (1-~10), Medium Team (~10-20) or Large Team (?20)

This positions has the following level of supervision: Other People Leaders: None

Exempt Associates: None

Hourly Associates: Medium Team (10-20)

Minimum Experience

  • 3 years people leading experience preferred
  • 5 years’ experience with high-speed automated assembly and packaging equipment required
  • Some PLC experience preferred but not essential
  • Minimum Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA’s):
  • Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient
  • Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Advanced
  • Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient
  • Decision Making Ability - Proficient
  • Machine Design - Proficient
  • Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced
  • Safety & Ergonomics Expertise - Basic
  • Project Management - Proficient
  • Quality Systems Knowledge - Proficient
  • Logistics & Planning Knowledge - Basic
  • Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient
  • Financial Acumen - Proficient

Salary : $20 - $25

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