Maintenance Technician

ASR Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Prescription drugs

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Vacation

Holiday

Sick time

Job summary

ASR Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician in New York to repair and maintain machinery and equipment, including conveyors and production lines. The role requires flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to meet production needs.

Key duties include preventative maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, metalworking tasks, and assisting in startup processes to ensure equipment operates correctly. Strong mechanical aptitude and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flex schedule and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine facility maintenance as assigned.
• Performs preventative maintenance regularly.
• PLC troubleshooting.
• Observes and troubleshoots mechanical devices and replaces defective parts.
• Sets up and operates metalworking tools to make/repair parts.
• Ensures food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Strong organizational skills

Flex schedule ability

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Pneumatic tools

Job description

The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment; gear and sprocket drives, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, loading systems, production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine facility maintenance as assigned
• Performs Preventative Maintenance regularly
• PLC Troubleshooting
• Observes and troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation by adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments, as well as repairing/replacing defective parts
• Optimizes capabilities of various packing (bagging) machines
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices
• Responsible for aiding in startup process to ensure equipment is operating correctly
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• Contains a strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist in resolving issues and fostering Continuous Improvement
• Keep maintenance shop and parts/tool/belt storage areas clean and organized.
• Fill out all required paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
• Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
• All other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience required, preferably within a manufacturing facility
• Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines
• Highly organized, self-starter that can work with little direct supervision
• Ability to work a flex schedule as needed

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to make sound decisions regarding resource utilization and needs
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Results-oriented, process improvement focused
• Ability to work cross functionally to achieve outstanding results
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing

COMPENSATION

• Hourly rate $30-37.50/hour based on experience. Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.