MAINTENANCE MECHANIC –GRISWOLD PRODUCTS,  MOOSUP, CT

Location: Moosup, CT
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $28.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-time, day shift: Mon–Thursday 4AM-3:30 PM, 4 AM–1:30 PM Friday, 4:00 AM–1:30 PM.Additional overtime, weekend work, or off-shift support may occasionally be required based on production and maintenance needs.

Compensation and Benefits

• • Dental and vision insurance: Employer-paid employee coverage available after completion of the probationary period. Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
  • Health insurance assistance: QSEHRA available to help eligible employees with qualifying health insurance expenses, subject to plan terms.
  • 401(k) retirement plan: Employees become eligible to participate after one year of employment. Company matching contributions are available in accordance with plan terms.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Company provides gloves, safety goggles, and other required PPE.
  • Steel-toed safety shoes are the employee’s responsibility. Partial reimbursement for eligible safety shoes is available after one year of employment and annually thereafter, subject to company policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and rebuild production machinery, including rubber processing equipment such as extruders, mixers, and molding machines.
• Diagnose mechanical problems involving bearings, gears, shafts, belts, chains, couplings, drive systems, pumps, and other machine components.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, replace, and reassemble mechanical components as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, and equipment adjustments to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems and perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to complete repairs.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documents.
• Assist with equipment installation, alignment, startup, modifications, and upgrades.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests to support production.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce production downtime.

We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Maintenance Mechanic to support our rubber manufacturing operations in Moosup, Connecticut. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills and experience troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding industrial machinery.

In this role, you will help keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently by performing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, and completing mechanical repairs. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, solves problems effectively, and can work independently in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least three years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild industrial machinery.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical components, including bearings, gears, shafts, belts, chains, couplings, and drive systems.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and mechanical repair equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and use measuring tools.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize repairs, and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the essential physical functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation where required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or vocational training in mechanical or industrial maintenance.
• Experience in rubber or plastics manufacturing.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or equipment alignment experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and industrial equipment rebuilds.
• Forklift or aerial lift (man-lift) certification, or the ability to obtain certification.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Griswold Products - Griswold Products

In the Spring of 2023, Griswold Products was created when Mechanical Rubber acquired the Griswold^TM engineered rubber product line, adding a new chapter to the story of a well-respected, leading manufacturer in the rubber industry. The company remains in its historic location in Moosup, Connecticut.

Griswold LLC was originally established in 1949 and built a strong reputation as a solutions-based manufacturer, collaborating with customers on the most intricate design requirements and finding creative approaches to produce exactly what the customer needs. Industries served include aerospace, automotive, defense, fitness, footwear, industrial and recreation, providing solutions for vibration, shock absorption, sealing, non-skid and more. Materials are available in multiple thicknesses and widths, and we offer the ability to add textile and film substrates as required by specific applications.

At Griswold Products, our motto is “Advancing Technology to Meet Your Growing Needs” and now more than ever we are committed to find innovative solutions for to meet your design requirements.