Maintenance Mechanic

TOPS Products LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPS Products LLC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot and repair facility and manufacturing equipment, including high-speed printing and packaging lines. Strong mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting required.

This role requires experience in preventive maintenance, electrical work, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and ability to read schematics. Team oriented, safety conscious, with knowledge of lockout/tagout.

Qualifications

• Repair and preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical/pneumatic issues
• Read schematics is a plus
• Operate shop equipment (drill press, welders, torches)
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Self-directed with strong trouble-shooting
• Strong millwright/machinist skills
• Fabricate parts from stock; pipe fitting and sheet metal skills a plus
• Root Cause Analysis on chronic problems.

Responsibilities

• All facets of repair and preventive maintenance on various mechanical equipment within the facility
• Actively participate in improving overall maintenance systems by providing verbal/written feedback, editing work plans, and modifying PM's, etc
• Demonstrate good communication skills with all coworkers
• Follow operational procedures and plans
• Maintain and demonstrate an expert knowledge of Lock out/Tag out procedures
• Perform machine repairs- includes troubleshooting mechanical/electrical/pneumatic issues
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic systems
• Perform some light electrical work, such as: pulling wires, replacing relays, installing outlets, etc
• Perform some minor carpentry work, such as: replacing locks, replacing ceiling tiles, painting, etc
• Perform some minor plumbing work, such as: clearing drains, replacing pipes and hoses, etc
• Assist with all types of tooling change-overs on production equipment, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Shop equipment

Precision milling

Root Cause Analysis

Fabrication

Pneumatic systems

Electrical work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding

Drill press

Metal lathe

Milling machine

Hydraulic systems

Electrical wiring

Job description

Job Summary

The maintenance mechanic is a line mechanic responsible for trouble shooting and repair of facility and manufacturing equipment, to include basic electrical maintenance. The mechanic will have to maintain high speed printing, binding, and packaging equipment, as well as various other equipment within the facility. Strong mechanical and some electrical troubleshooting skills required.

Essential Functions

• All facets of repair and preventive maintenance on various mechanical equipment within the facility
• Actively participate in improving overall maintenance systems by providing verbal/written feedback, editing work plans, and modifying PM's, etc
• Demonstrate good communication skills with all coworkers
• Follow operational procedures and plans
• Maintain and demonstrate an expert knowledge of Lock out/Tag out procedures
• Perform machine repairs- includes troubleshooting mechanical/electrical/pneumatic issues
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic systems
• Perform some light electrical work, such as: pulling wires, replacing relays, installing outlets, etc
• Perform some minor carpentry work, such as: replacing locks, replacing ceiling tiles, painting, etc
• Perform some minor plumbing work, such as: clearing drains, replacing pipes and hoses, etc
• Assist with all types of tooling change-overs on production equipment, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Tool knowledge and a general understanding of automated production machinery
• Ability to read schematics a plus
• Ability to operate shop equipment - drill press, welders, torches, etc
• Excellent mechanical aptitude required
• Self directed worker with strong trouble-shooting skills
• Strong precision millwright / machinist skills
• The ability to use precision maintenance instruments and techniques
• Skilled in using machine shop equipment such as metal lathes and mills
• Ability to fabricate parts from stock; pipe fitting and sheet metal skills a plus
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis on chronic problems.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• 3+ years experience as a maintenance technician, electrician, or machinist in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Welding experience preferred
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated industrial equipment