Maintenance Mechanic- 2nd Shift

ZipRecruiter; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food processing industry is seeking a skilled maintenance technician with at least 5 years of experience. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting various systems, and a focus on safety while working with production equipment. Candidates should demonstrate critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and be on feet for long stretches.
• Knowledge of Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance of food production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Assemble and disassemble food production equipment timely.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Hand/power tools

Job description

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Required skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience
• Ability to perform time critical tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking, time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to read wiring and parts diagrams to provide information for parts ordering and to aid in basic repairs
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions, both written and oral
• Ability to properly use hand/power tools to assemble and disassembly parts and equipment
• Ability to properly use electrical diagnostic equipment
• Experience with food processing equipment
• Experience with assembling/disassembling food processing equipment including: conveyors, grinders, saws and thermoformers
• Experience with 3 phase, single phase and 24v electrical systems
• Knowledge of Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and be on your feet and moving for long stretches (up to 4 hours)

Job description

• Perform preventative maintenance of food production equipment
• Troubleshoot all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Complete basic diagnosis, installs and repairs on electric motors, 24V safety systems, conveyor systems, Variable frequency drives and other mechanical systems without assistance
• Assemble and disassemble food production equipment in a timely manner
• Interact with production workers and supervisors, collecting information about equipment issues and ways to improve production efficiency
• Complete work orders in a timely manner
• Operate fork trucks, pallet jacks and scissor lifts to facilitate and support equipment repair
• Work overtime as needed to support the completion of production, preventative maintenance and perform installs and relocation of new or current equipment.
• Complete machine repair logs and parts request and requisition forms
• Coordinate with maintenance team members to best and most efficiently complete daily, weekly and monthly tasks
• Operate all equipment and perform all maintenance tasks with safety as your number one goal

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