Maintenance Mechanic (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Central Garden & Pet; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Life and Disability Insurance

401k with 3% company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Access to thousands of free online courses

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet is looking for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in Neptune City, NJ. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safe operation of machinery. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of industrial mechanic experience and skills in pneumatics and hydraulics. The position offers $30.00 - $40.00 per hour and includes comprehensive benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Preferred two or more years of experience as an industrial mechanic.
• Skill in applying building and equipment maintenance/repair techniques.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs various manufacturing equipment.
• Completes preventive maintenance requirements on machinery.
• Fixes potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.

Skills

Knowledge of pneumatics

Knowledge of hydraulics

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Description

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for handling the electrical and mechanical projects for our facilities including equipment troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. This position runs Monday - Friday, with the following shifts: 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs various manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Uses power and hand tools to perform repair and maintenance work.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, and manufacturer's instructions.
• Installs, sets up, and tunes new injection molding machines or similar plastic molding systems. May install and maintain fixtures and facilities.
• Services equipment used by oiling, greasing, and adding gas as required.
• Fixes potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred two or more years of experience as an industrial mechanic.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and schematics.
• Skill in applying building and equipment maintenance/repair techniques.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to work overtime with a flex schedule on the weekends.
• Requires some pushing, pulling, or lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.

Position Information

• This position pays $30.00 - $40.00 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.