Industrial Electromechanical Maintenance Technician; PLC​/VFD Systems

Overview

Step into a day on our maintenance team. You arrive to a humming production floor, review your work orders, and dive into a mix of diagnostics and hands‑on repair. One moment you’re tracing a fault through a PLC and VFD drive, the next you’re swapping out a bearing on a conveyor pulley or welding a bracket to keep a machine in spec.

You’ll partner with production to get equipment cleaned, assembled, and back online—and train operators on safe, efficient operation. Throughout the shift, you log your work, follow our preventive maintenance schedule, and keep a sharp eye on safety and uptime.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment and facility systems to manufacturer and management specifications.
• Install, repair, and sustain equipment and facility systems; ensure compliance with prints, manuals, and specs.
• Apply strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and related electrical components to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Work confidently with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools and systems—including conveyors.
• Repair/replace motor transmission components (pulleys, sheaves, belts, bearings, shafts).
• Perform corrective welding and light fabrication of parts, frames, and structures.
• Execute basic pipe fitting and fabrication tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Assist production with cleaning, assembly, operation, and training on production equipment.
• Keep work areas clean; maintain shop tools, equipment, and facilities.
• Follow safe, efficient troubleshooting and repair techniques and the preventive maintenance program.
• Repair and maintain powered industrial trucks and forklifts.
• Complete accurate documentation for all tasks and work orders.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or GED and at least three (3) years’ experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience level: 2 years
• Maintenance experience: 2 years (Required)

• Language skills:
  Communicate clearly with teammates, vendors, and trainees; present and instruct effectively.
• Reasoning:
  Above‑average troubleshooting and step‑by‑step problem‑solving capability.
• Math:
  Basic math for measurements and problem solving.

• Enter work information into computer programs; use the internet to source parts and technical data.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel proficiency.
• Operate machines, forklifts, aerial lifts, and floor cleaning machines; obtain/maintain certifications.
• Hands‑on proficiency with mechanical/hand tools, forklifts, welding equipment, drill press, saws, and amp meter.
• Must own basic tools.

• Stand or sit for varying periods; push, pull, bend, lift, carry, and move materials up to 65 lbs.

• Production setting with mechanical/electrical equipment and moving objects.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, noise, and varying temperatures; eye and ear protection required for the entire shift.
• Work on platforms, stairs, and ladders; work off the ground and under equipment.
• Fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment; flexibility including overtime.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Salary:
  From $25.00 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  12 hour shift;
  Evening/Day shift;
  Alternating On call;
  Overtime
• Work setting:
  In‑person
• Work Location:
  
  In person

• 401(k) with 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

• Driver’s License
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics
• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Single and Three Phase Power
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• CAD Software
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading

• Injection Molding Machine
• Extrusion Machine
• HMI
• Conveyor Systems
• Pelletizer Machine

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

CT Polymers LLC. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran’s status.

CT Polymers