Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician / General Mechanical
Location: Danbury, Connecticut
Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM)
(Shift differential included)
About the Role
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician / General Mechanical professional to join our production facility in Danbury, CT. This position supports mechanical maintenance and repair operations within a chemical manufacturing environment, working with large-scale industrial equipment and plumbing systems.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in mechanical and plumbing systems maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and operational support for manufacturing machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with pipe cutting, preassembly, and installation of plumbing systems and components under supervision.
- Perform installation, repair, and maintenance of chilled water, steam, heat, gas, drainage, sewage, and other plumbing systems.
- Operate plumbing tools and equipment, including reamers, threading discs, sewer tapes, pipe cutters, and snakes.
- Support routine inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of pumps, boilers, heaters, valves, and related components.
- Build, test, repair, and modify production or plumbing-related equipment as required.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment status, maintenance activities, and system performance.
- Operate forklifts, heavy machinery, and machine tools when necessary to fabricate or move parts.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Perform miscellaneous duties or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of directly related maintenance or plumbing experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- A technical certification or license in plumbing or mechanical systems may substitute for experience.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of mechanical operations and plumbing systems.
- Experience with HVAC systems maintenance and repair.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and equipment schematics.
- Skilled in the safe use of hand and power tools relevant to plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
- Familiar with equipment operational logging, testing, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Knowledge of supplies, inventory control, and parts ordering processes.
- Awareness of current technologies and trends in industrial maintenance.
- Strong attention to detail, safety, and compliance standards.
Work Environment
- Chemical manufacturing facility with exposure to mechanical equipment, industrial materials, and moderate noise levels.
- Requires ability to stand, lift, bend, and operate tools or machinery safely.
Job Tags
Monday to Friday, Shift work, Afternoon shift,