Maintenance Technician - Level 1

Maintenance Technician (Level 1) | Zendex Tool Corp. | Danbury, CT

About Us
Zendex Tool Corp. is a family-owned manufacturer in Danbury, CT. For four decades, our diverse team has worked together to produce the highest-quality vehicle mobility and lifting solutions, built with the finest materials and close attention to detail. We foster a friendly environment of positive reinforcement, encouragement, and continuous learning. We take pride in what we do and care for our employees like family. Learn more at www.zendextool.com.

The Role
As a Maintenance Technician Level 1, you’ll play a key role in keeping our production floor running. You’ll own our preventive maintenance program, respond when equipment goes down, and work closely with every team to keep machines and equipment running smoothly.

Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all manufacturing equipment, including CNC lathes, CNC machining centers and mills, press brakes, laser cutters, band saws, shot blasters, iron workers, compressors, catalytic ovens, forklifts, and conveyors
• Inspect and replace coolant, lubricants, and filters per the maintenance schedule
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs
• Follow all safety regulations and company maintenance protocols
• Help develop and refine preventive maintenance schedules and procedures

Machine-Down Repairs & Coordination

• Respond promptly when equipment goes down and perform an initial diagnosis to identify the likely cause
• Repair the issue yourself when it’s within your skills and safe to do so
• When it isn’t, contact and coordinate the right outside expert (OEM service, technician, or vendor). Provide clear fault details, alarm codes, and machine information, and act as their on-site contact
• Communicate status and expected downtime to production and management, and help prioritize repairs to minimize impact
• Document root cause, repair actions, parts used, and downtime for every event, and recommend ways to prevent repeats

Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system issues
• Perform minor repairs and coordinate major repairs with external service providers
• Work with production teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment efficiency

Facility Maintenance

• Perform general facility maintenance as needed, including HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, and minor electrical work

Maintenance Room & Supplies

• Work with the supply chain team to maintain proper stock of maintenance supplies, tools, and critical spare parts
• Keep the maintenance room organized and in good working order

Experience & Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach to problem solving
• Manufacturing experience a plus (back-of-house restaurant experience also welcome)
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and read basic equipment documentation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Clear communication skills in English, a plus

What You’ll Bring

• Motivated and team-oriented
• Punctual
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Organized
• Pride in workmanship
• Passion for efficiency

Compensation

• $18.00 – $25.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Higher end of range for candidates with CNC, hydraulic, or industrial electrical troubleshooting experience
• Overtime paid on top of base pay (average 3-4+ hours per week)
• Annual performance bonus

Work Week

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 am – 4:15 pm
• Two 15-minute paid breaks and a 30-minute lunch
• Average weekly overtime of 3-4+ hours

Benefits

• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• Annual performance bonus
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• A safe, friendly, team-oriented work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer
Zendex Tool Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.