Hamilton Connection has a Maintenance Tech position on 1st shift at a Pharmaceutical company in Clinton, CT available. Pay ranges from $26 - $36/hr. Temp to hire positions available. Fast-paced blending keeps products moving!
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical experience to support and maintain our production equipment. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated machinery to keep production running efficiently.
The Maintenance Technician will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of production equipment including high-speed automated packaging lines, tablet presses, mixers, blenders, cartoners, and related manufacturing machinery. Electrical experience is helpful, but strong mechanical troubleshooting ability is the primary focus.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced industrial mechanic who takes pride in solving problems and keeping equipment operating at peak performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and automated packaging equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance to ensure reliable equipment operation
- Diagnose mechanical issues and implement effective repairs
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
- Work with production operators to quickly resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime
- Fabricate or modify parts as needed using shop equipment
- Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE TECH:
- 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance or mechanical technician experience
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
- Experience maintaining high-speed automated production or packaging equipment preferred
- Working knowledge of shop equipment such as lathes, mills, and fabrication tools
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings
- Familiarity with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Electrical or electro-mechanical experience a plus
- Self-motivated problem solver who works well both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively and support production staff when troubleshooting equipment
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification preferred
Additional Requirements
- Ability to wear required PPE including safety shoes and safety glasses
- Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings (drug test, physical, and background check)
SCHEDULE:
- 1st shift position; 7:30am - 4:00pm, Mon.-Fri. Clinton, CT
