Preventive Maintenance Mechanic

Mold-Rite Plastics • Franklin Township, NJ

7d

About The Position

The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician performs scheduled maintenance, equipment inspections, adjustments, and repairs on production machinery in a plastic cap manufacturing facility. Equipment includes lining machines, rotary assembly machines, conveyor systems, and other automated production equipment. The primary focus is preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability, minimize unplanned downtime, and maintain consistent production and product quality. The technician also assists with equipment breakdowns, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs as needed.

The role is based in a plastic cap manufacturing environment and requires working around production equipment and performing physical maintenance tasks, including standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting within company safety guidelines. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime may be required to support production and maintenance needs.

The PM Technician is expected to complete preventive maintenance on schedule, identify potential equipment failures before they cause downtime, respond effectively to breakdowns, maintain accurate maintenance records, and support safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience required.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, power transmission, bearings, lubrication, and pneumatic equipment.
• Basic electrical knowledge of 24V DC, 120V, 240V, and 480V systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and safely use common maintenance tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with production and maintenance personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training in industrial maintenance.
• Familiarity with automated production equipment, sensors, and basic electrical diagrams.
• Experience with HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems and vision inspection systems.
• Familiarity with 5S, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), or Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Basic fabrication and machining skills, including the ability to perform simple equipment modifications or component repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on lining machines, rotary assembly machines, conveyors, and other production equipment.
• Inspect, lubricate, adjust, and replace worn or damaged components, including bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, rollers, gears, and pneumatic components.
• Inspect machine timing, alignment, indexing mechanisms, tooling, and material feed systems to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain conveyor systems, including belt tracking, chain tension, rollers, drive components, and product transfer points.
• Assist with equipment breakdowns by troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and sensor-related issues within the technician's training and authorization.
• Apply basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot 24V DC, 120V, 240V, and 480V systems in accordance with safety procedures and qualifications.
• Identify developing equipment problems, recurring failures, and opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Verify proper machine operation following maintenance or repairs and communicate equipment status to production.
• Complete PM checklists and accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support 5S, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding requirements, and applicable quality and housekeeping standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED