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.

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