Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Dayton, NJ
Salary: $33.83/hour
Schedule: Overnight / 3rd Shift (8:00 PM - 8:00 AM)
- 3 Days On - 2 Days Off - 2 Days On - 3 Days Off
- (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next. Must be available for alternating weekends and overtime as needed.)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team in Dayton, NJ. The ideal candidate will be responsible for repairing and maintaining plastic molding machinery and electro-mechanical equipment, including motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems, electrical devices, and production machines. This position requires proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and troubleshooting PLC systems.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery.
- Replace or repair machine parts such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges, switches, and other electrical components.
- Identify issues by observing and listening to mechanical devices in operation.
- Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, inspecting them for imperfections and dimensional changes.
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair or replace defective parts.
- Install special functional and structural parts in machinery and test performance.
- Initiate purchase orders for necessary parts and machines.
- Lubricate and clean parts, ensuring proper machine function.
- Participate in the on-call program and work additional hours as needed.
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum one year of relevant experience and/or training; equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered.
- Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, and PLC troubleshooting.
- Preferably holds an Electrician's License (not mandatory).
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Set up, troubleshoot, and repair equipment failures while ensuring all safety procedures are followed.
- Strong PLC troubleshooting skills and ability to read and program PLC code.
- Solid knowledge of electrical controls, mechanical assembly, plumbing, HVAC control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical control diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, and service manuals.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues efficiently.
- Work effectively under pressure to restore equipment during emergency breakdowns.
Competencies:
- Ability to solve practical problems in situations with minimal standardization.
- Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.