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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Closter, New Jersey