Summary: Working closely with the supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety and productive maintenance systems and processes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: • Perform duties to repair and maintain mechanical systems, machinery and equipment • Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment • Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and services • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make necessary adjustments • Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facility • Identify ways to improve maintenance effectiveness and productivity • Maintain an inventory of tools that allows you to perform the job in the most efficient manner • Maintain a clean and organized work area Education/Experience: • High School Diploma (or GED) required, trade or vocational schooling preferred • 2+ years of experience as a maintenance mechanic or similar role • Welding with, ARC, MIG, and TIG experience preferred Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of Plant and equipment processes • Knowledge of safety requirements for the appropriate equipment • Knowledge and ability to operate hand and power tools • Great understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanics • Good written and verbal communication skills • Strong troubleshooting skills • Strong computer skills • Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime #INDShelton
See More Details >>Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer - NPD Location: Shelton, CT 06484 Pay Range: $50/hr to $55/hr #GRPA Job Description: From Hiring Manager - "I need a Design Engr (BS degree required - preferably ME but will take a Biomed) who can to NPD Design. The project requires expertise in Injection Molded plastics and SolidWorks. The unit also has mechanisms, small machined metal or hypo tubing, possibly a small simple sheet metal part as part of a mechanism but no classic sheet metal work at all really. Surfacing is more of a nice to have. Strong SolidWorks is required with good general engineering Analysis, testing and report writing. Basically, what an Engr can do, not just a Designer" Strong career in NPD; working w/ customers during a new design; hand held Medical Device experience in their background (preferably recent) that involved Mechanisms; someone who designs then follows them through prototypes; someone who has spent time in the machine shop building parts in their career; someone who has designed products that have all Plastics, Sheet metal, Machined parts, etc. Role: • Sr. Mechanical Designer on Solid Works 2024 (or version behind) to work on small hand held medical devices. • Person will work with and update the customer while designs are being done on small assemblies/subassemblies, mechanisms, plastic injection molded and disposable plastics. • Work on GD&T. • Creative people are needed (not someone who is handed a sketch and told what to do) that can create mechanisms, put prototypes together, “draw the parts up, get the parts built and put the parts together” mentality and solve design problems. • Person will answer questions by customers during design status. BSME since they will interact w/ BD Mgrs Person must have prior medical device experience. Job Type: Contract Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (New Product Development) Location: Shelton, CT (100% on-site) Duration of project: 6-12 months Strong career in NPD; working w/ customers during a new design; handheld Medical Device experience in their background (preferably recent) that involved Mechanisms; someone who designs then follows them through prototypes; someone who has spent time in the machine shop building parts in their career; someone who has designed products that have all Plastics, Sheet metal, Machined parts, etc. Requirements: • BS degree (Prefers Mechanical, but would take a Biomedical) • New Product Development experience • Testing and writing reports • Well-versed in SolidWorks • Medical device background. • Strong background in plastics.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Shelton, CT, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 8,930 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a projected 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. In Shelton, CT, apprentices earn an average of $1,288.8 per week, with an annual overtime average of $67,017.6. Educational institutions, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $103,000 annually for skilled professionals.
