Maintenance Mechanic-Industrial

LMT Mercer Group•Ewing, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. The role performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, and related equipment, following diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications. It identifies mechanical problems, removes and inspects defective parts, measures components, adjusts machinery and control instruments, and fabricates repair parts using machine-shop equipment. The position also helps control downtime by informing production workers about preventive maintenance practices and monitoring compliance. It maintains inventories of equipment, parts, and supplies; documents maintenance work and trends; communicates issues and ongoing needs; and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of industrial maintenance experience.
Equipment maintenance skills and technical understanding.
Ability to read and follow mechanical and electrical drawings.
Ability to read a voltage/ohm meter.
Ability to measure using a micrometer.
Ability to communicate information clearly in writing, typed form, or drawings.
Basic safety knowledge and experience using power tools.
Attention to detail, flexibility, productivity, and job knowledge.
Ability to deal with uncertainty.

Responsibilities

Safely adjust molding machine operational parameters.
Repair end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).
Identify root causes of mechanical problems by observing and testing equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and enter records into the computer system.
Read and follow mechanical and electrical drawings.
Install electrical conduit, copper piping, PVC piping, and wiring.
Use a voltage/ohm meter and precision measuring instruments, including a micrometer.
Remove, examine, and replace defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
Adjust machinery and control instruments using appropriate hand tools and measuring aids.
Fabricate repair parts using machine-shop instrumentation and equipment.
Inform production workers about preventive maintenance techniques and monitor compliance.
Check inventory, anticipate parts and supply needs, and place, expedite, and verify orders.
Look up parts using catalogs and machine manuals.
Communicate with machine service personnel by phone and provide mechanical maintenance information.
Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Document and communicate maintenance actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and contribute to team efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.