Senior Facility Technician (Second Shift)

We are currently looking for a Senior Facility Technician to join our fast-paced facilities team at our Torrington, CT fuel cell manufacturing facility. This position will report directly to the Facilities Supervisor and will serve as a senior technical resource supporting daily operational readiness, equipment reliability, and long-term facilities performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment supporting building systems, utilities, and critical facility assets.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and root cause analysis on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process support systems.
• Document all predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities on building assets and ensure maintenance records are accurate and complete.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for troubleshooting, repair planning, and execution of complex maintenance work.
• Support, train, and provide day-to-day guidance to facility technicians and contractors to ensure safe and effective work practices.
• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to determine required repairs and maintenance.
• Dismantle, repair, rebuild, and reassemble machines, equipment, and facility components using appropriate tools, lifting devices, and safety procedures.
• Inspect and test damaged equipment, identify defective areas, and recommend repair, replacement, or improvement actions to supervision.
• Start up, monitor, and adjust equipment and support systems to verify proper operation, efficiency, and compliance with operating parameters.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, EH&S, and external vendors to complete repairs, upgrades, shutdowns, and facility improvement projects.
• Perform regular inspections of plant infrastructure, safety systems, and process support equipment to identify risks and maintain operational readiness.
• Inventory and requisition maintenance parts, tools, and supplies to support uptime and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and maintenance processes.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a professional manner, following all work instructions, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
• Work to industry-standard best practices, specifications, and applicable codes in a safe and efficient manner and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required; Trade School, technical certification, or an A.S. degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 6+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing facilities or industrial maintenance environment, including advanced troubleshooting and repair of building systems and facility equipment.
• Prior experience serving as a lead technician, mentor, or senior team member is strongly preferred.
• Knowledgeable with experience in:
  • Mechanical systems, machine repair, and maintenance techniques, including advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Building systems including HVAC support equipment, plumbing, electrical distribution, compressed air, pneumatics, hydraulics, and general facility infrastructure.
  • Production and processing environments, including quality, safety, and operational requirements within a manufacturing setting.
  • Repairing, rebuilding, maintaining, and installing facility and manufacturing support equipment.
  • Reading and interpreting layout plans, blueprints, operating and repair manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
  • Safe use of machine shop tools and equipment as well as tools used for electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance.
  • Preventive maintenance systems, maintenance documentation, spare parts control, and continuous improvement practices.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Be willing to work beyond a normal schedule as necessary to support business and facility needs.
• Must participate in a 24/7 emergency repair and on-call support rotation.
• Must be able to respond calmly and effectively to urgent equipment or facility issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Physically perform work including lifting and carry a minimum of 25 lbs. routinely and up to 100 lbs. on a non-routine basis with assisted lifting devices.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Work and physically move throughout a 170,000 sq. foot plant and on the outside grounds to perform various tasks in normal seasonal Connecticut temperatures and conditions.
• Possess the ability to work at elevated heights in appropriate equipment and operate a forklift and man-lift.
• Work in, around, and under manufacturing equipment, working with both arms and hands simultaneously, pushing, pulling, grasping, etc.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Be able and willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirator, and other PPE as required.
• Must be able to effectively read, write and speak in English to ensure team communication and be able to follow written procedures.
• Must be willing to work as part of an integrated team and cross functionally with other departments.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel locally for company business.
• Must be able to support Danbury operations on an infrequent and “as needed” basis.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.