Our client, a nationwide sheet metal manufacturer and distributor, has an immediate need for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our winning team in Closter.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the electrical systems on all the machinery in our 150,000 square foot manufacturing facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, assemble and test new machines and equipment; understand and comply with workplace safety regulations.
• Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.
• Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment.
• Perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electric and hydraulic; identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Maintain machinery and the adjacent workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness; create and maintain a schedule for inspection, service and testing of machinery.
• Read and comply with work orders concerning service, modification or installation of machinery.
• Work effectively with other team members in a loud environment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to follow established LOTO procedures
• Strong analytical and problem Solving Skills
• Must be capable of basic mechanical repairs, such as changing a bearing
• Must be capable of complex mechanical repairs, such as rebuilding a gearbox
• Must have experience in the following tasks
  • Coupler alignment
  • Pulley alignment
  • Proper belt and chain tensioning
  • Packing a bearing
  • Using feeler gauges
  • Using a torque wrench
  • Operating a forklift
  • Drilling and tapping holes
  • Mounting a motor to a gearbox
  • Troubleshooting hydraulic systems
  • Troubleshooting pneumatic systems
• Ability to self-prioritize and work with little supervision
• Must work “clean”, with strong attention to detail
• Must be willing to teach

Please apply today to be one of the first candidates considered for the role!

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