Machinist - Manual - (Trenton, NJ)

Marshall Industrial Technologies, Inc; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Industrial Technologies, Inc is seeking a highly skilled Machinery Technician to diagnose, repair, modify, and reverse engineer industrial machinery and components. The role blends hands-on machining with analytical problem-solving to restore obsolete equipment and improve performance.

The technician will work primarily in a machine shop (90%) with 10% field service at customer sites or on the road, requiring strong documentation and independent work capabilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machining techniques.
• Ability to identify root causes rather than treating symptoms.
• Creativity in developing practical engineering solutions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical equipment failures.
• Reverse engineer machine components, assemblies, and equipment when original drawings or specifications are unavailable.
• Measure, inspect, and document existing parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Create sketches, drawings, or specifications for replacement parts and assemblies.
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools to manufacture or modify components as required.
• Repair, rebuild, and retrofit industrial machinery to restore or improve functionality.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues using systematic problem-solving techniques.
• Design and fabricate custom fixtures, tooling, adapters, and replacement components.
• Develop and maintain their own technical competence.
• Handles routine activities and requirements of the role efficiently and in an organized manner (on automatic).
• Completes other supporting tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

Creative problem solving

Detail orientation

Documentation

Independent work

Time management

Quality improvement

Tools

Manual lathes and milling machines

CNC mills and lathes

Surface grinders

Drill presses

Precision measuring instruments

Hydraulic and pneumatic testing equipment

Welding and fabrication equipment

Hoists and cranes

Job description

Description

Work Group

Operations (Mechanical, Systems)

Primary Location

90% Machine shop; 10% Field Customer site or on the road

Summary Objective

The Machinery Technician is a highly skilled technical professional responsible for diagnosing, repairing, modifying, and reverse engineering industrial machinery and mechanical components. This role combines hands-on machining expertise with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to restore obsolete equipment, improve machine performance, and develop custom solutions where engineering documentation may be unavailable or incomplete.

General Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical equipment failures.
• Reverse engineer machine components, assemblies, and equipment when original drawings or specifications are unavailable.
• Measure, inspect, and document existing parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Create sketches, drawings, or specifications for replacement parts and assemblies.
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools to manufacture or modify components as required.
• Repair, rebuild, and retrofit industrial machinery to restore or improve functionality.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues using systematic problem-solving techniques.
• Design and fabricate custom fixtures, tooling, adapters, and replacement components.
• Develop and maintain their own technical competence.
• Handles routine activities and requirements of the role efficiently and in an organized manner (on automatic).
• Completes other supporting tasks as assigned.

Measurable Results

• Safety (Crew Total Recordable Incident Rate, % Tool Box Talks Completed, Incident Investigation Participation, etc.)
• Quality (% Weld Failure, Punch List Completion Rate, # of Commissioning Rewiring Incidents, MTR submittal tracking, etc.)
• Project productivity (schedule completion, absenteeism, start-time conformance, crew training completion, etc.)
• Cost (bids completed/won, staffing costs – actual to estimate, material costs – actual to estimate, % bid on-time submittal, % profit on bids submitted, etc.)
• Housekeeping (Service Rep audit score, Customer Complaint tracking, etc.)
• Effective completion of other work as assigned

Working Relationships

The Machinery Technician reports directly to the Machine Shop Supervisor

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machining techniques.
• Ability to identify root causes rather than treating symptoms.
• Creativity in developing practical engineering solutions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

Equipment Used

• Manual lathes and milling machines
• CNC mills and lathes
• Surface grinders
• Drill presses and saws
• Precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, dial indicators)
• Hydraulic and pneumatic testing equipment
• Welding and fabrication equipment
• Hoists, cranes, and material handling equipment

Job Demands Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and heavier loads with mechanical assistance.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while operating machinery.
• Work around moving mechanical equipment and industrial machinery.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Important Attributes

Lominger Competency No. Description

1 Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; seizes more opportunities than others.

15 Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

24 Functional / Technical skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

29 Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

35 Managing and Measuring Work - Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.

47 Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

62 Time Management - Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.