Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic maintains the facility and industrial equipment, including maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding production machines. The role sets up and uses tools and equipment before production use to help ensure safety. The mechanic applies knowledge of production-floor concepts, practices, and procedures, and uses experience and judgment to plan and accomplish work. The position calls for creativity and latitude in carrying out responsibilities. The role is based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The listed shift is 12:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. Starting pay is $32.34–$39.00 per hour, with eligibility for an attendance bonus.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Basic computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and Outlook Email.
- Strong electrical/electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic skills.
- Experience with three-phase and high-voltage electrical systems.
- Experience working with AC and DC drives.
- Experience with chillers, air compressors, HVAC systems, and boilers.
- Organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds; pulling, pushing, reaching above the shoulders, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and climbing; visual and hearing ability; and using hands and fingers to feel, handle, push or pull levers and buttons, and operate tools.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production machinery and facility-related equipment.
- Troubleshoot and evaluate damaged machinery and equipment to determine an appropriate repair method using the safest means possible.
- Complete and close work orders with relevant repair details, including materials used, root-cause analysis, and total downtime.
- Perform safe general facility maintenance and repairs.
- Safely modify, upgrade, and rebuild production equipment.
- Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and machine manuals.
- Actively participate in assigned safety initiatives.
- Rebuild pneumatic components and mechanical assemblies as shop work.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
- Training and development opportunities and courses through MyLearning.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for non-union employees.
- Attendance bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
