Maintenance Mechanic

Trajectory Workforce Partners; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LMT Mercer Group in Ewing, NJ is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic for first shift 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You will maintain production equipment, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and support injection molding automation.

The role requires 5 years of industrial maintenance experience and the ability to read schematics and use precision tools. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, EOAT repair, PLC/robotics support, and collaboration with maintenance and production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with injection molding equipment and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production and quality by keeping machinery operating reliably.
• Diagnose root causes and reduce equipment downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machines, motors, pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, support PLCs and robotics, repair EOAT.
• Read drawings and install conduit, wiring, piping; document issues in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robotics integration

EOAT repair

Industrial automation

Injection molding equipment

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Voltage/ohm meter

Micrometers

Job description

Role detailsPosition: Maintenance MechanicLocation: Ewing, NJ 08618Pay: $28–$38 per hourSchedule: First shift, 6:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Department and reporting: Maintenance; reports to the Maintenance ManagerAbout the companyLMT Mercer Group was founded in 1987 and manufactures component parts for the fence, deck, and railing industries.Products include post caps, railing accessories, brackets, gate accessories, and lighting. The company is headquartered inEwing, New Jersey, with manufacturing operations in New Jersey and Ohio.LMT’s website describes 33 injection molding machines ranging from 60 to 1,000 tons, equipped with servo robotics andnitrogen gas assist. Its sister company, Lawrence Mold and Tool Corporation, builds and services plastic injection molds.This makes production equipment maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, robotics, and molding automation relevantsourcing areas. The equipment figures describe company operations and are not a verified inventory of this job’s site.Candidate requirements and technical priorities Required in the attached job description: high school diploma or GED and 5 years of industrial maintenance experience. Prioritize hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment, especially injectionmolding equipment and industrial automation. Assess PLC programming and troubleshooting, robotics integration, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) repair and support.Record specific systems and the candidate’s level of responsibility. Confirm ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics and blueprints, use a voltage/ohm meter andmicrometers, and safely adjust molding machine operating parameters.LMT Mercer Group | Recruiter briefKey responsibilities Maintain production and quality by keeping machinery and mechanical equipment operating reliably; diagnose rootcauses and reduce equipment downtime. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machines, motors, pumps, conveyors, hydraulic andpneumatic systems, and associated automation. Troubleshoot electrical systems, support PLCs and robotics, repair EOAT, and assist with injection molding equipmentand automation. Read drawings, manuals, and engineering specifications; install conduit, wiring, copper piping, and PVC piping; supportelectrical installation and design work. Dismantle equipment, replace defective parts, adjust mechanical components and controls, and fabricate repair partsusing machine shop equipment and precision measuring tools. Support machine building and process optimization; identify equipment improvements and communicate maintenanceneeds to production teams. Document maintenance and equipment issues in the computer system or CMMS; track parts and supplies, locatereplacement parts, and coordinate with machine service personnel. Maintain a safe, clean work area; follow procedures and communicate completed work, irregularities, and continuingneeds across teams. Perform other related duties as assigned.