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Facilities/Machine Maintenance Technician (Electro-Mechanical)

Microbest, Inc. · Waterbury, CT · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

Description

The Facilities/Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility infrastructure and support systems in a manufacturing environment along with servicing inoperative machines and performing preventative measures to ensure reliability. This role requires demonstrated electro-mechanical or mechanical experience and the ability to work safely with electrical and mechanical systems. This is not a general labor or basic maintenance position. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing facility systems rather than routine machine cleaning, fluid changes, or light bulb replacement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair facility electrical systems, including but not limited to motors, compressors, and support equipment
  • Replace and wire electric motors, ensuring proper polarity, phase, and rotation
  • Diagnose and replace high-voltage fuses, breakers, and related components after demonstrated competency
  • Identify root causes of blown fuses or electrical faults in compressors and other facility systems
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
  • Use electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, etc.) safely and accurately
  • Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair on facility equipment such as: Air compressors, Pumps, Computer Numerical Controlled machines (CNC machines) and the components therein
  • Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Work in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Properly document repairs and maintenance activities

Requirements

  • Electro-mechanical or mechanical maintenance experience is required
  • Proven ability to: Perform mechanical repairs, Diagnose electrical failures in electrical systems, Perform low to mid-level electrical repairs
  • Working knowledge of electrical safety standards
  • Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Making manufacturing or industrial facility maintenance experience
  • Formal training or certification in: Electrical systems, Industrial maintenance, Electro-mechanical technology
  • Experience with compressors, HVAC, and building systems

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work in mechanical rooms
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures and industrial environments

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing facility
  • Exposure to electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and moving machinery
  • PPE required as appropriate

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid time off

EEO

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

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