Engineering Aide jobs in Connecticut

Responsibilities and Duties:
● Perform hands-on, tactical work with minimal oversight
● Define, document, and execute preventative maintenance schedule for powered industrial trucks (PIT), distribution technology and automation, material handling equipment, building utilities, and other pneumatic or hydraulic items
● Serves as the primary tactical resource for all types of hands-on tasks including but not limited to assembly, disassembly, movement, organization, installation, and cleaning of anything falling into operational purview
● Perform repairs throughout the facility including painting, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc
● Serves as point of contact with facility vendors to address repairs and maintenance they
themselves cannot perform first including HVAC, plumbing, security, entry system, electrical, baler, and any other mechanical equipment
● Independently monitor operations queue and disposition requests as they are submitted
● Issues, prints, programs, and deactivates building entry ID cards as required
● Explores and implements technology improvements
● Effectively communications when work or changes are taking place to minimize disruption to office or distribution center staff
● Challenges and grows themselves through feedback, development, supporting company and departmental goals, and explores multiple solutions before presenting the best course of action
● Interfaces with cross-functional team members to improve company-wide people, processes, and proficiencies
● Supports and drives facility-wide safety regulatory compliance
● Actively researches new technology to keep a competitive by attending trade shows,
webinars, and other educational events
● Supports introducing the company to new technologies and material-handling solutions
● Provides support in key decision-making alongside executive, leadership, and management teams
● Documents various processes to create redundancy and can actively make decisions that deviate from that process if it’s the best course of action
● Consistently delivering a "WOW" factor above and beyond customer expectations
● Documenting and administrating duties Qualifications and Skills
● Professional certification(s) or progress shown within electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or related areas
● Associate degree or relevant experience preferred
● Automotive or machine shop experience
● Prior experience working in a warehouse in maintenance or hands-on technical work
● Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds as necessary
● Mechanical aptitude - Can properly use machinery, tools, and equipment to diagnose and fix routine problems
● Communication skills - Is able to effectively relay ticket status and translate information between employees and vendors, asking the right questions to identify and correct weaknesses
● Critical thinking skills - Can identify why processes or operations are not working as well as they should offer root cause solutions
● Detail-oriented - Possesses a strong observational ability, demonstrates cleanliness, neatness, “paints behind the cabinet” mentality
● Can work around people while maintaining a positive, supportive demeanor
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Gmail required, Google Docs preferred
● Ability to control multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment; strong attention to detail while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years

Application Question(s):

• Please enter your email address to book a phone interview

Work Location: On the road