Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Precision Manufacturing (Wallingford, CT)

Pay: $27.00–$28.50 per hour, based on experience and skill, with a pay increase after 45 days.

Schedule: Train on 1st shift for 30–60 days, then move to Swing Shift (10:00 am–6:00 pm or 11:00 am–7:00 pm).

A day in the life

You arrive on the swing shift, review the CMMS dashboard, and prioritize preventive maintenance on a CNC cell. You verify lubrication, align a conveyor, and calibrate sensors before tackling a machine fault. A quick root-cause check points to a worn VFD fan. You replace it, test the drive, and log the fix. After a pass through HVAC and utilities, you close the day collaborating with production on a small install, leaving the line running safer and more efficiently than when you started.

What you’ll tackle

• Execute preventive maintenance: cleaning, lubrication, alignment/adjustment, and calibration.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues and basic electrical faults to keep equipment running safely.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair machinery; source, order, and install replacement parts.
• Analyze failures and recommend upgrades to improve availability, capability, and yield.
• Create service documentation, including technical reports and updated maintenance procedures.
• Support continuous improvement, new equipment installations, and upgrades.
• Respond to service requests professionally, completing them promptly and thoroughly.
• Operate within company policies and applicable state and federal laws.

What you bring

• 1–5 years in a manufacturing maintenance role preferred.
• Foundational electrical and mechanical know-how in an industrial setting.
• Manual machining familiarity (lathe, knee mill, surface grinder) and confident with hand tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and simple wiring diagrams.
• Experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is a plus.
• Solid computer literacy and documentation habits.
• Strength to lift 50 lbs routinely; willing to work overtime when needed.
• Self-starter who collaborates well and adapts to shifting priorities and deadlines.

Tools and tech you’ll work with

• VFDs, Allen-Bradley PLCs, servo motors, and conveyor systems.
• Heavy equipment, hydraulics, HVAC systems, and industrial electrical.
• CNC setup/changeover and lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices.
• Equipment installation, wiring, diagnostics, and repair methods.

About PPG

PPG protects and beautifies the world by advancing coatings and materials across industrial, transportation, consumer, and construction markets. Learn more at ppg.com and follow @PPG.

How we work

• Customer champions: We listen, act boldly, and solve big challenges to help customers win and fuel growth.
• Purpose with speed: Agile and data-driven, we take smart risks to stay ahead.
• Operational excellence: We own problems, collaborate, and drive continuous improvement, especially for our frontline teams.
• Compete to win: Future-focused and ambitious, we embrace new tech with urgency.
• PPG proud: We work safely, act with integrity, and value diverse perspectives.

Hiring process

We use AI to make the process faster; AI tools do not make hiring decisions. Learn more: careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

Compensation, benefits, and growth

Compensation and benefits may vary by location so we can remain competitive across markets. We consider skills, experience, training, education, certifications, and organizational needs when making compensation decisions. Additional incentives may apply.

Our benefits support your health and well-being and are provided according to the terms of the applicable plans and governing documents. Your recruiter will review details during the hiring process.

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Compliance and EEO

Disclaimer:

We ask that you have the use of, or access to, information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

All applicants must provide one of the following forms of identification as part of their application:

(1) Passport, (2) Birth Certificate, (3) Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS Form N-550 or N-570), or (4) Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form I-551.

PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please emailrecruiting@ppg.com.

Make an impact

This full-time, on-site role in Wallingford, CT directly supports safe, reliable production—your craftsmanship helps deliver quality products that make a difference.