Maintenance Mechanic
📍 Stratford, Connecticut
đź’° $40 - $50
🏢 Full Time
**About This Opportunity**
This isn’t just another maintenance role. You’ll be the hands-on backbone of a chemical manufacturing facility in Stratford, CT—a town of 55,000 with easy access to New Haven (20 minutes away) and NYC (about 2 hours). Here, your work directly impacts the production of chemical intermediates used in everything from pharmaceuticals to industrial goods. And if you’re looking to grow, advancement into a maintenance leadership role can come quickly for the right person.
**The Role**
As our Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll own the day-to-day health of process equipment and infrastructure. You’ll split your time between planned preventative maintenance and urgent troubleshooting—keeping both fixed and rotating equipment running safely and efficiently. Expect to:
- Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on pumps, agitators, compressors, and other rotating equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair fixed equipment like reactors, heat exchangers, and piping systems
- Handle light pipefitting work—repairs, modifications, and small installations
- Support equipment modifications that improve reliability or throughput
- Work closely with the plant manager (your direct report) to prioritize tasks and flag improvement opportunities
This plant runs 24/7, but your schedule will be primarily daytime hours. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping production moving, and your expertise will be valued from day one.
**What You Bring**
You’ve spent at least 5 years in a chemical manufacturing environment, and you know the stakes. You’re comfortable with:
- Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) procedures—this is non-negotiable
- Diagnosing and repairing both fixed and rotating equipment
- Pipefitting experience (even if it’s not your main focus)
- Reading P&IDs and understanding process flow
- Working independently and making smart calls under pressure
**Why This Role Stands Out**
- **Growth path:** Show what you can do, and you’ll be considered for a maintenance leadership role sooner than you’d expect
- **Location:** Stratford offers a quiet, affordable base with quick access to New Haven’s culture and NYC’s energy
- **Impact:** You’re not just turning wrenches—you’re keeping a 24/7 chemical operation safe and efficient
**Compensation**
Competitive pay based on experience, with full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.
Ready to bring your mechanical expertise to a team that values your skills and invests in your future? Let’s talk.