Maintenance Mechanic

Spectrum Staffing Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Staffing Services in New Jersey is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment and facility systems to keep production running.

This hands-on role offers opportunities to expand mechanical skills, work with welding and fabrication, and directly impact equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Trade school or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience with welding and metal fabrication; certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
• Complete scheduled PMs and document maintenance activities in a maintenance management system.
• Support welding, fabrication, pipe fitting, and machine shop projects as needed.
• Repair and maintain HVAC, plumbing, lighting, heating systems, pumps, forklifts, and other facility equipment.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Safely operate maintenance tools, hand tools, welders, grinders, lifts, and other shop equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety and quality procedures.
• Assist with equipment installations, facility improvements, and other maintenance projects as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints/schematics

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Trade school education or equivalent industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Machine shop equipment

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Power tools

Maintenance software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll help keep production running by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment and facility systems. This role offers hands‑on technical work, opportunities to expand your mechanical skills, and the chance to make a direct impact on equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
• Complete scheduled PMs and accurately document maintenance activities in a maintenance management system.
• Support welding, fabrication, pipe fitting, and machine shop projects as needed.
• Repair and maintain HVAC, plumbing, lighting, heating systems, pumps, forklifts, and other facility equipment.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Safely operate maintenance tools, hand tools, welders, grinders, lifts, and other shop equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety and quality procedures.
• Assist with equipment installations, facility improvements, and other maintenance projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Trade school education or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience with welding and metal fabrication; certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with forklifts, scissor lifts, machine shop equipment, and power tools.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn maintenance software.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible hours when needed.

Benefits

• Stable full-time opportunity with consistent hours.
• Hands‑on work with a wide variety of industrial equipment and facility systems.
• Opportunity to expand technical maintenance, welding, and troubleshooting skills.
• Collaborative maintenance team supporting continuous improvement and operational reliability.
• Long‑term career growth within a manufacturing environment.