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Job Title: Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
Company Name: Cardinal Health
Location: East Hartford, CT
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/11/2026
Expire Date: 04/10/2026
Job Categories: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Job Description
Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Schedule: M-F, 4pm 12:30am

Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician provides on shift technical support for manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role focuses on troubleshooting, performing repairs, executing preventive maintenance, and ensuring equipment reliability during second shift operations. The technician works closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to minimize downtime and maintain a safe, compliant manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair
    • Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions during second shift.
    • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control system issues.
    • Perform corrective maintenance to restore equipment to safe, reliable operation.
    • Escalate complex issues to Engineering or senior technicians when needed.
  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
    • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to established procedures.
    • Inspect equipment for wear, damage, or performance issues and document findings.
    • Support predictive maintenance activities such as lubrication, adjustments, and component replacements.
    • Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and ensuring availability of critical components.
  • Operational Support
    • Partner with Production to ensure equipment is set up, running properly, and meeting performance expectations.
    • Support equipment changeovers, setups, and adjustments as required.
    • Communicate equipment status, issues, and completed work to incoming shifts and supervisors.
  • Documentation & Compliance
    • Record all maintenance activities in the CMMS accurately and in a timely manner.
    • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety procedures, and Cardinal Health Quality System requirements.
    • Support audit readiness by maintaining complete and compliant maintenance records.
    • Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions when assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred
  • 2+ years of experience preferred
  • Technical training or experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance.
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently on second shift.
  • Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.

Anticipated hourly range:$26.70 per hour - $41.10 per hour (includes shift differential)

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401k savings plan
  • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Work-Life resources
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:4/6/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidates geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.



Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Company Name: Cardinal Health
Website:https://jobs.cardinalhealth.com/search/jobdetails/maintenance-technician---2nd-shift/6b2e7eae-09d2-4672-8cfb-2a2a11fb80a8?utm_medium=job_board&utm_source=hbcu&utm_campaign=hbcu
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