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.
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.
- Assisting in design of tooling and equipment for molds as well as welds steel and cuts steel when needed.
- Assist with mold set-up when required.
- Practicing and promoting safety at all times.
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.
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 Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
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.