Operator Technician / Plant Electrician

Job Overview

We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Operator Technician / Plant Electrician to join our Manufacturing team. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation, safety, and reliability of production and facility equipment through effective maintenance and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production and facility equipment.
• Coordinate daily tasks and work orders with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure timely completion.
• Carry out minor electrical maintenance, including repair and replacement of switches, outlets, lighting, fuses, cords, and small electrical appliances.
• Perform basic plumbing tasks, such as fixing leaks, unclogging drains, and installing new water lines.
• Conduct general facility maintenance, including painting, carpentry, and minor masonry works.
• Apply mechanical skills across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor, and production machine systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues, replace or repair parts, test functionality, and make necessary adjustments.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and equipment failure.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and technical documentation.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations, including after-hours support when required.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Prepare and submit maintenance and activity reports.
• Monitor and manage monthly inventory of production and facility spare parts.
• Conduct calibration and correlation of production panels.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

What will help you thrive in this role

Required

• Technical background in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance.
• Proven experience as a maintenance technician, plant electrician, or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and basic facilities maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot production equipment efficiently.
• Good understanding of preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read technical manuals and follow safety procedures.
• Willingness to respond to urgent maintenance needs when required.
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail.

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.