Industrial Maintenance Technician

Luxfer MEL Technologies•Raritan Township, NJ

28d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems, as well as landscaping and related services required to maintain safe and attractive grounds. The EMT must have welding experience.

Requirements

Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and skills
Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal to a diverse audience.
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
Demonstrated strong problem-solving and computer skills.
Must possess excellent documentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced stressful environment.
Must possess basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office Suite
Associates degree or higher AND a minimum of two (2) years of industrial maintenance experience OR high school diploma/GED AND a minimum of four (4) years of industrial maintenance experience.
Prior troubleshooting and repair experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
Must have welding experience.
Demonstrated proficiency working with electro-mechanical equipment such as pumps, filters, dryers, ovens, AC/DC motors, motor drives, PLC troubleshooting, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Automation Controls, Robotics and Industrial Lasers. Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems a plus.
Experience with reliability analysis, predictive and preventative maintenance preferred

Responsibilities

Performing preventative, routine and corrective maintenance on machinery and equipment.
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment such as: AC/DC drives and motors, PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, process controllers, fire protection equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic devices, and plant support equipment.
Minimizing downtime and maintaining production efficiency.
Installing, modifying, and upgrading electrical, electronic, mechanical, and computer equipment.
Supporting the engineering, production, and maintenance of production, converting, assembly and packaging equipment.
Troubleshooting, installing, and start-up of new equipment.
Focusing on Continuous Improvement projects to drive improvements in OEE.
Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
Completes other related duties as assigned or necessary
Possesses the ability to clearly speak, understand and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.
Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting and repairing doors or other building fixtures.
Plans repair work using building blueprints or equipment manuals as needed.