Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Mechanical Technician
Job Description

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance on contact heat and preheat thermoforming machines and support equipment. This includes case tapes, Big the person, and Yushin stackers. The technician may also be required to operate machinery when needed.

Responsibilities

• Install tooling and perform set-ups, as well as corrective and preventative maintenance on thermoforming machines and auxiliary equipment, such as grinders, vacuum pumps, motors, gear boxes, and hoists.
• Conduct mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify causes of defects and troubleshoot problems.
• Identify, retrieve, and replace machine components from the stockroom; create and fulfill orders via a cloud-based parts management system.
• Escalate issues to a setup technician, recognizing the source and scope of problems and communicating effectively.
• Comply with the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules. Report unsafe conditions or practices to supervision for prompt resolution.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training programs and actively support efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices and maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Follow product safety and quality standards, ensuring safe work habits and adherence to general safety procedures.
• Ensure lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Preventive maintenance skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Logical reasoning with the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram forms.
• Mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate decimals and fractions, along with understanding of the metric system.
• Technical skills, including the ability to use calipers, tape measure, protractors, pressure gauges, and temperature thermocouples.
• Proficiency in using a cloud-based parts management system (NexGen) to create and execute work orders.
• High school diploma or GED. Vocational technical community college, or formal military mechanical and/or technical training is a plus.
• Previous mechanical or electrical experience preferred, with experience in thermoforming, extrusion machinery, or packaging equipment highly desired.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and supportive work environment that values safety and quality standards. Benefit from opportunities to enhance your skills through scheduled training programs and contribute to the organization's efforts to meet or exceed safety goals. Experience a culture that encourages logical reasoning, technical growth, and proactive problem-solving.

Work Environment

Work involves interacting with thermoforming machines and auxiliary equipment, requiring adherence to safety protocols such as proper lifting, ergonomics, and use of personal protective equipment. The role includes compliance with Environmental Health and Safety standards and regular attendance at training sessions. Technological proficiency with cloud-based systems is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shelton, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.75 - $28.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shelton,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2025.

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.