Maintenance - Industrial - 1st Shift

Primex Plastics Corporation; Garfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Rx benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation/personal time

11 paid holidays

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Primex Plastics Corporation is seeking a maintenance technician to service automated industrial equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and heaters on a manufacturing floor in New Jersey. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting and a strong willingness to learn through on‑the‑job training.

Ideal candidates have basic reading/writing and math skills, can follow instructions, and work independently while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Make time-efficient decisions.
• Be able to perform duties without direct supervision.
• Do basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry work and use related tools.
• Be able to do steel fabrication work.
• Be capable of using a tape measure, micrometer, dial indicator, feeler gauge, calipers and amp/volt meter.
• Be capable of using mig and stick welder and acetylene torch.
• Be capable of taking corrective action on problems that arise.
• Lifting Requirements will vary: seek help or use proper lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance procedures.
• Keep production lines and all related equipment in good operating condition.
• Perform lift truck maintenance and repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance, corrective actions and troubleshoot in normal operations.
• Promptly complete job activities.
• Change DC electric motor brushes, pump seals and bearings.
• In the event there is a fire, assist the firemen with the sprinkler system.
• Must wear PPE while in the production area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Written & verbal instructions

Decision making

Independent worker

Plumbing & electrical

Steel fabrication

Measurement tools

MIG & stick welding

Problem solving

Lifting safety

Job description

Responsibilities Include performing maintenance and repairs on automated industrial equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and heaters. If you have strong core skills in some of these systems, we will train on the job and/or provide outside schooling as needed. Related experience may include automotive engine rebuilds, repairing farm equipment, HVAC repair, programming robotics, etc. If you like working with your hands and understanding how things work, we have a career path for you!

Preferred Skills:

Skills

• The ability to read, write and perform basic math skills.
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Make time-efficient decisions.
• Be able to perform duties without direct supervision.
• Do basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry work and use related tools.
• Be able to do steel fabrication work.
• Be capable of using a tape measure, micrometer, dial indicator, feeler gauge, calipers and amp/volt meter.
• Be capable of using mig and stick welder and acetylene torch.
• Be capable of taking corrective action on problems that arise.
• Lifting Requirements will vary: If the task you are performing seems to heavy seek help or use proper lifting equipment such as hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance procedures.
• Keep production lines and all related equipment in good operating condition.
• Perform lift truck truck maintenance and repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance, corrective actions and troubleshoot in normal operations.
• Promptly complete job activities.
• Change DC electric motor brushes, pump seals and bearings.
• In the event there is a fire, assist the firemen with the sprinkler system.
• Must wear PPE while in the production area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hiring Requirements:

• Drug Testing/Screening
• Pre-employment physical
• Reference Checks

Primex Plastics Corporation offers:

• Clean and Safe work environment
• Stable employment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Rx Benefits at a LOW out-of-pocket cost to our Employees!
• Company-paid life & disability insurance.
• Paid vacation/personal time.
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings Plan with company match
• And much much more!