Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Carboline•Paterson, NJ

18d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department, including installation, maintenance, and repair of machines, parts, and facilities for the Kirker Paterson buildings. The Lead Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for preparing maintenance schedules, managing inventory, and assisting with departmental budgets. This position also involves hands-on work such as operating and adjusting machinery, lubricating equipment, performing repairs, welding, and training the maintenance crew.

Requirements

5-7 years in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs
Ability to use various hand, bench, and power tools
Ability to perform general metal working carpentry, plumbing and electrical related repair
Boiler license required

Nice To Haves

Welding is a plus
Forklift Certified and forklift repair experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department
Overseeing and assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair work of machines, parts and facilities for the Kirker Paterson buildings
Preparing maintenance schedules and allocating work as per forecasted work orders
Maintaining all inventory of parts and equipment and ensuring proper storage
Inventories and requisitions machine parts, equipment, and other supplies to replenish and maintain stock
Recording and maintaining production, repair, and machine maintenance information
Assisting with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects
Set up and operate machines and adjust controls that regulate operational functions to ensure conformance to specifications
Lubricate machinery, repair or change parts, and perform other routine machinery maintenance (i.e. mixers, pumps, valves, homogenizes, filter housings, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
Starts machine and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect defects, malfunctions, or other machine damage
Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
Dismantles machine, removes machine parts, and reassembles machine, using hand tools, chain falls, jack, crane, or hoist
Removes hardened material from machine or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammer, sledgehammer, or other equipment
Transports machine parts, tools, equipment and other material between work areas and storage, using crane, hoist, or dolly
Weld and/or repair tanks, vessels, tank stands, and tank frames
Marks, separates, ties, aligns, threads, attaches, or insert material or product preparatory to machine operation or to identify machine process
Communicate with or assists other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment
Reads work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
Cuts, shapes, smooths, attaches or assembles pieces of metal, wood, rubber, or other material repair and maintenance machines and equipment
Inspects or tests damaged machine parts and determines appropriate actions to affect repairs
Performs Facility related repairs and work when needed
Training of the maintenance crew
Performing other related duties as assigned