3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Simon & Schuster•Riverside, NJ

99d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Simon & Schuster is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic to join its Maintenance department at the Distribution Center in Riverside, New Jersey. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting conveyor systems and other mechanical and electrical equipment, supporting maintenance projects and breakdowns, operating warehouse lifts, and following safety procedures. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The employee must be flexible to work overtime at short notice.

Requirements

Knowledge of repairing and adjusting conveyor systems.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and general electrical issues from 12VDC to 480VAC.
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
Knowledge and ability to use a wide variety of mechanics' tools and equipment.
Ability to follow up on tasks, projects, and inquiries in a timely and effective manner.
Ability to participate effectively as a team member.
Ability to operate scissor lifts and boom lifts.
Ability to communicate with management about maintenance projects and breakdowns.
Ability to adhere to safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, and general work guidelines.
Ability to follow instructions and directions.
Flexibility to work overtime at any given notice.

Nice To Haves

Ability to cut, weld, and fabricate.
General HVAC knowledge.
General carpentry skills.
General plumbing skills.

Responsibilities

Repair and adjust conveyor systems, including lacing and tracking conveyor belts and replacing bearings and sprockets.
Troubleshoot mechanical and general electrical issues from 12VDC to 480VAC.
Follow up on tasks, projects, and inquiries in a timely and effective manner.
Communicate with management about maintenance projects and breakdowns.
Adhere to safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, and general work guidelines.
Operate warehouse equipment, including scissor lifts and boom lifts.
Follow instructions and directions.
Participate effectively as a team member.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.