Maintenance Mechanic

Novolex; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Novolex in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic responsible for maintaining and repairing production machinery. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and ensure safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, is proficient with tools, and possesses strong electrical and mechanical skills. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with all hand and power tools.
• Strong Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, & Pneumatic skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate damaged machinery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Hand and power tools

Basic computer skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Pneumatic skills

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Elizabeth, NJ

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $32.34/hour

Overview

Responsible for maintaining facility and industrial maintenance. Maintaining, repairing and rebuilding various production machines and equipment. Responsible for the set up and use of tools and equipment before production use in order to ensure the optimum level of safety. Familiar with a variety of the production floor’s concepts, practices and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on all production machinery and facility related equipment
• Performs troubleshooting and evaluation of damaged machinery and equipment to determine appropriate repair method in the safest means possible
• Populates and closes out work orders with pertinent information related to the repair including materials used, root cause analysis, & total downtime
• Provide safe general facility maintenance and repair
• Provide safe modifications and upgrades/rebuilds to production equipment
• Responsible for reading, understanding and interpretation of blueprints, sketches and drawings and machine manuals
• Actively participate in assigned safety related initiatives
• Shop work - rebuilding pneumatic components and mechanical assemblies
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with all hand and power tools
• Effective communicator
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Basic computer skills with MS Excel, Word and Outlook Email
• Strong Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, & Pneumatic skills
• Experience with 3 phase and high voltage electrical systems
• Experience working with AC and DC drives
• Experience with chillers, air compressors, HVAC systems, and boilers
• Core Competencies: Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Functional/Technical Skills, Integrity and Trust, Peer Relationships
• Other Competencies Required: Organization/Time Management

Physical Requirements

• Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Pulling; 2 hours
• Pushing; 3 hours
• Reaching above shoulders
• Walking; 8 hours
• Standing; 8 hours
• Kneeling; 4 hours
• Bending; 6 hours
• Squatting; 6 hours
• Climbing; 6 hours
• Visual ability
• Hearing ability
• Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, push/pull levers & buttons, and operate various tools

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact [e-mail].