Maintenance Mechanic

Elgen Staffing; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgen Staffing, on behalf of our client, a global leader in metals manufacturing, seeks an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join the Rockaway plant. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and construction of mechanical equipment and systems, including hydraulic presses, furnaces, boilers, CNC machines, and gantries.

The ideal candidate will read mechanical drawings, interpret prints, perform component replacements, rig heavy machinery, and work with pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, gas, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in forging/manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Able to lift 35 lb.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and prints. Be familiar with pneumatic and hydraulics to read simple prints and sketches.
• Make repairs and replacement of worn or defective parts.
• Rig heavy machinery safely and with proper handling.
• Knowledge of piping for steam, air, gas, water, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with tools such as threaders, drills, and saws.
• Perform general building and electrical repairs involved with mechanical work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Rigging & lifting

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Mechanical trouble-shooting

Strong work ethic

Tools

Threaders

Drills

Saws

Job description

Our client, a global leader in metals manufacturing, has an immediate need for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic, to join their winning team in Rockaway.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and construction of mechanical equipment and systems on the plant. Such equipment includes, but is not limited to hydraulic presses, steam hammers, furnaces, boilers, manipulators, CNC machines, and gantries. The millwright will interact with pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, gas and water.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and all plant machinery, equipment, facilities and other installations. Be familiar with pneumatic and hydraulics to read simple prints and sketches.
• Make repairs and adjustment or replacement of worn or defective parts.
• Have the ability to do common methods of rigging and handling of heavy machinery of parts safely.
• Knowledge of piping for steam, air, gas, water, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with tools such as threaders, drills, and saws.
• Perform general building and electrical repairs involved with mechanical work.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the forging industry.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, construction, plumbing, and hydraulic.
• Able to lift 35lb.
• Experience with reading blueprints and sketches.
• Strong work ethic.

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!