Maintenance Mechanic

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hu-Friedy Group is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Lakewood, NJ to perform a wide range of facility and equipment maintenance supporting daily production.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently or with a team, including overtime as needed. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machinery and facility systems.
• Read maintenance manuals and blueprints.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and electronic components.
• Work with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including: 5S, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Reduction.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to schedule.
• Maintain organized work area and inventory.
• Adapt to new equipment and upgrades.

Job description

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Maintenance Mechanic

FT Indirect Labor Hourly Employee Lakewood, NJ, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $28.00 Hourly

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Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of facility and equipment maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance activities to support daily production operations. This role ensures equipment and building systems are maintained in a safe, reliable, and timely manner to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills along with the ability to communicate findings clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams. \

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of machine shop procedures (reading blueprints, use of tooling in machine shops, and how to manufacture parts to blueprints, specs, etc.).
• Experience in production machinery atmosphere, repair and maintenance of custom-built machinery, various tool and die sets).
• Mechanical ability to adapt to change of machinery (new equipment and part of the process of its installation).
• Ability to read and understand Maintenance Manual.
• Knowledge of basic electrical applications (reading simple wiring schematics).
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits or willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of electric measuring devices (volt meters, amp meters, etc.).
• Knowledge of computer logics.
• Adapt to change in electric upgrades (new equipment and part of the process of its installation).
• Ability to get it right the first time and understanding this is best way to do things.
• Understanding quality principles of small parts.
• Ability to speak, write and understand Basic English.
• Ability to understand basic mechanic vocabulary.
• to maintain working area organized and clean, to work with Lead/supervisor to maintain parts inventory, to support or follow preventive maintenance schedule
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including:
  • 5S
  • Visual Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Waste Reduction
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CNC maintenance (mills or lathes)
• Lean Manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move maintenance tools and equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods
• Ability to work in manufacturing and facility environments

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in maintaining the equipment and systems that support production success while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

HuFriedyGroup is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position, participate in the recruitment process, or perform essential job functions, please contact us at 773-868-5534. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with HuFriedyGroup!