Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Overtime & Growth

NVE Pharmaceuticals; Green Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NVE Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. You will install, repair, and maintain production equipment and plant systems, aiming to minimize downtime while ensuring safe and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Must be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and overtime, in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on maintenance in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and operating manuals.
• Must own personal hand tools and use them safely.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, and crouching.
• Able to work in warm environments and wear PPE.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, machinery, pumps, motors, conveyors.
• Respond to line stoppages quickly and diagnose problems to restore production.
• Use root-cause analysis to investigate breakdowns and prevent recurrence.
• Diagnose and repair pneumatic and electrical systems; work safely on low- and high-voltage circuits.
• Assist with installation, start-up, modification, and upgrades of equipment and technology.
• Identify and order parts using manuals; manage work orders.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and outside contractors as needed.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation; ensure accurate shift handoff.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow GMP, food safety and company policies.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

NVE Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. You will install, repair, and maintain production equipment and plant systems, aiming to minimize downtime while ensuring safe and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Must be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and overtime, in a GMP environment.