Job Overview
The Maintenance Operative is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. Repairs and maintains building systems, machinery, and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.
A Day In The Life
Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
- Providing scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service, and emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
- Performing routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
- Repairing machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments, electrical or electronic testing devices.
- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.
- Performing fabrication to include machining and general design and fit.
- Diagnosing problems, replacing or repairing parts, and testing and adjusting.
- Dismantling devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
- Reading and interpreting equipment manuals and work orders to perform the required maintenance service.
- Working with the engineering department on special projects as needed.
- Practicing and promoting safety at all times.
- Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
- Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
- Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
- Adjusts functional parts of devices. Lubricates and cleans parts.
- Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts.
- Starts devices to test their performance.
- Uses welding equipment, machine tools and hand tools to repair machinery and equipment throughout the facility.
- Does general maintenance work such as routine plumbing, electrical carpentry, painting and preventative maintenance as needed.
- Initiates Material order requests for parts and machines. Repairs minor electrical problems under the supervision of the plant electrician.
- Performs other related duties as required.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Trade School (required)
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 1+ years of experience in electromechanical or hydraulic systems (required)
- 1+ years of maintenance experience in a continuous operating manufacturing environment (required)
- Experience in PLCs preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints; ability to use all hand and power tools used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Ability to diagnose problems and determine replacement or repair of parts; make material, labor, and equipment estimates based on blueprint study; follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and minimal technical guidance
- Licensed forklift operator
- Compliance with OSHA Health and Safety guidelines
- Ability to work at heights up to approximately 50 feet.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to push up to 75 pounds, bend, kneel, and climb as needed.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and plumbing.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
- Experience with PVC, CPVC, and black steel pipe is preferred.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Electrical Solutions
Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.