Adecco is assisting a local client in Wallingford, CT by sourcing for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. This is a temp-to-hire role or direct hire role. Pay starts at $28 per hour, more depending on experience.

If you feel that your experience is a good fit for this role, please APPLY NOW!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintains and repairs all mechanical equipment in facility.

· Inspects, repairs and performs overhauls on mechanical drives/motors, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor control center devices, and conveyor systems.

· Performs basic machine shop duties such as grinding, drilling, metal fabrication, welding and machining.

· Conducts basic installation, maintenance, and modification on equipment and control systems.

· Performs troubleshooting and repair of motor control centers, electro-mechanical drives and sub-electrical panels using volt-ohm-amp meters.

· Available for rotating on call duty during weekends to address emergencies.

· Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

SKILLS:

• Skilled in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments used in the repair and overhaul of plant equipment.

• Knowledge and understanding of the basic operating principles of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic/vacuum systems and components.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and inspection techniques of repairing and operating equipment in a food-manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read, interpret and work from blue prints, technical sketches, manuals, and schematics in repair and overhaul of equipment and facilities.

• Ability and willingness to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative in continuously improving bottom line results.

• Ability and willingness to further develop skills and ability through formal education and practical internal and external training programs.

• Elementary understanding of basic electrical maintenance with PLC and repair.

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.

• Must be able to work overtime.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

· High school diploma.

• One to two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment preferably in a steel processing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· This position requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

· Ability to work around metal powders and nickels.

· Ability to wear a respirator while conducting job duties.

· Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.

· Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g., forklift, scissor lift, front-end loader, payloader)

· Ability to ascend and descend steep stairs and ladders.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

· Must be willing to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances.

· Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Required to work in a production area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The production area is not climate controlled.

If you feel that your experience is a good fit for this role, please APPLY NOW!

Pay Details: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.