Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title : Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job SummaryThe Electro-mechanical technician is responsible for the maintenance (both preventative and emergent) and troubleshooting of systems and equipment within the plant.

The candidate will test / troubleshoot Power Distribution systems (wiring, VFDs, etc), PLC Processors, instrumentation, etc.

This position will be on the floor working on equipment. Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive) - Be a member of the plant maintenance organization and remain involved in all projects at the plants.

• Test and troubleshoot power distribution systems, program VFD’s, PLC processors, instrumentation, etc. Setup and program drives, transmitters, etc.
• Assist with instrument calibrations- Calibrate PIDs, I / P’s, coordinate with and schedule contractors- Provide equipment electrical functionality to maintenance and operations employees as needed- Review and understand program ladder logic;

perform small modifications as needed.- Responsible for work order execution and completion of electro-mechanical related tasks as assigned- Participate in the preventative maintenance plan as assigned- Manage / support equipment development and install independently and as part of a team- Responsible for creating, modifying, and editing orders in the SAP system as needed- Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and equipment- Provide timely planning of general work orders.

Optimize planned maintenance routes (PM’s) and work with the Maintenance Manager.- Optimize predictive maintenance practices- Knowledge of air compressors, pumps, and heat exchangers is a plus- Own electrical components in the plant (VFD’s, instrumentation, wiring, motors, panels, PLC’s, - Facilitate break down analysis for each equipment failure based on a priority impacting the production schedule;

troubleshoot electrical issues in the field.- Assist and / or lead in the development of control schema’s, implementation, and managing associated equipment history and equipment documents in a usable library.

Additional Functions - Perform other duties as assigned.

Hard Skills

• Power Distribution systems testing and troubleshooting
• Programming VFDs and PLC processors
• Instrumentation setup and programming
• Reviewing and modifying program ladder logic
• Work order execution and SAP system usage
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical system troubleshooting
• Electrical component ownership (VFDs, wiring, motors, panels, PLCs)

Soft Skills

• Team collaboration
• Timely planning
• Preventative and predictive maintenance optimization
• Breakdown analysis facilitation

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 3 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in West Haven, Connecticut.

Work Environment

This position will be on the floor working on equipment within the plant. The candidate will be part of the plant maintenance organization and involved in all projects at the plants.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests.

Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.