Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Longhini Sausage (Village Gourmet)

Location: New Haven, CT
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm (Overtime as needed)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
About the Role

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in keeping our Longhini Sausage production facility running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment, support facility systems, and help drive continuous improvement in mechanical reliability. Your work directly enables us to deliver high-quality, authentic products every day.
What You'll Do
Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment including motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and packaging machinery
• Perform urgent breakdown repairs to minimize downtime
• Conduct root-cause analysis and make recommendations to prevent future issues

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Complete scheduled PMs using CMMS tools and document all work performed
• Inspect machinery for wear, leaks, and risks; perform lubrication, adjustments, and part replacements

Facility & Utilities Support

• Maintain facility systems including compressed air, piping, lighting, HVAC components
• Assist with boilers, refrigeration, and water systems (as qualified)
• Ensure safe operation of all building infrastructure

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Follow OSHA, SQF, and food safety standards at all times
• Maintain accurate work orders and service logs
• Participate in lockout/tagout procedures, audits, and safety assessments

Continuous Improvement

• Suggest mechanical and process improvements to boost equipment reliability
• Support installation, startup, and optimization of new machinery
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve recurring equipment issues

What We're Looking For
Required

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance or mechanical technician experience (food manufacturing preferred)
• Expertise with conveyors, motors, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical power transmission
• Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement devices
• Experience using CMMS systems
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work safely under time-sensitive conditions

Preferred

• Experience in SQF- or USDA-regulated facilities
• Basic electrical knowledge (schematics, sensors, multimeters)
• Welding and fabrication skills (MIG/TIG)
• Technical school, certification, or apprenticeship training

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, and climbing for extended periods
• Lifting up to 50 lbs routinely and 75 lbs occasionally
• Working in cold rooms, warm processing areas, and wet environments
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, vibrations, and sanitation chemicals
• Use of PPE including steel-toe footwear, eye protection, and hearing protection

What Success Looks Like

• High equipment uptime and reduced unplanned downtime
• Preventive maintenance completed on schedule with quality documentation
• Safe, compliant repairs that meet food safety standards
• Faster, more effective troubleshooting to support smooth production
• Proactive maintenance ideas resulting in improved reliability

Why Village Gourmet?

You'll join a growing nationwide food company where craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement are celebrated. We invest in our people, offer stability, and create opportunities to learn, contribute, and build a meaningful career.

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