Maintenance Technician

Schutz Container Systems Group; North Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, reading blueprints, monitoring safety protocols, and coordinating with production and QA teams for optimal plant performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Level 1: 1 to 3 years of related experience
• Level 2: 4 to 6 years of related experience
• Level 3: 7 to 10 years of related experience
• PLC knowledge
• Able to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• OSHA training classes, safety training
• Knowledge of PPE, SDS, Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Ability to multi-task
• Reading and comprehending procedures written in English

Responsibilities

• Interacts with production, QA and maintenance personnel to improve plant output, efficiency, quality and safety.
• Utilizes process improvement techniques, tools and procedures.
• Interacts with and monitors outside contractors.
• Maximizes machinery performance and troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Reads blueprints and technical manuals.
• Assists with efficient equipment changes to accommodate production needs.
• Utilizes preventative maintenance programs to prevent equipment failure.
• Supports production by monitoring process, raw materials and finished products to ensure quality.
• Maintains plant equipment through proper cleaning and maintenance.
• Records, documents and reports data.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Troubleshooting systems

Power tools

Machine shop tools

Welding

OSHA training

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Machine shop tools

Power tools

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Plastic Plant NJ - North Branch, NJ 08876Salary Range: $28.00 - $30.00 HourlySummary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely carrying out various maintenance tasks within a manufacturing environment. Maintains the facility maintenance needs - both interior and exterior. The Technician installs, inspects and repairs machinery and equipment and carries out preventative maintenance duties to ensure machines and equipment remain operational and produce products to Company quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Interats with production employees, QA and other maitneance personnel to improve and maximize plant output, efficiencey, quality and safety.
• Utilizes process improvement techniques, tools and procedures.
• Interacts and monitors outside contractors.
• Maximizes performance of machinery. Troubleshoots equipment problems, makes change on al plant equipment.
• Reads blueprints and technical manuals.
• Assists with efficient equipement changess to acommodate production needs.
• Utilizes preventative maintenance program to maintain and prevnt failure of equipment.
• Assists in producting quality product through tight monitoring of process, raw materials and finished products.
• Preserves plant equipment through proper cleaning and maintaining.
• Records, documents and reports various data.
• Performs other related dutes as assigned.

QualificationsEssential Physical Functions

• Frequently move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to transport oneself up and down slopes, inclines, steps and raised platforms.
• Ability visually assist equipment and production to identify maintenance needs and identify safety concerns.
• Ability to operate both powered and non-powered equipment requiring use of hands, fingers, arms.
• Capable of remaining in a stationary position for a long period of time.
• Ability to position and maneuver oneself alongside equipment and access equipment parts.
• Can reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop and stand consistently for long periods of time.
• Must be able to withstand working in all weather conditions.
• Be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors and Conditions

• Performs duties in and around moving mechanical parts.
• Performs duties in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant.
• Wet and humid conditions at times.
• High noise environment.
• Exposure to dust.
• May be subject to hazardous chemicals and fumes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Can comprehend procedures written in English.
• PLC knowledge.
• Able to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Power tool knowledge, Machine shop knowledge, Welding, Stick, Mig, Tig.
• OSHA training classes, safety training.
• Sound problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge and compliance to plant and industry safety and quality protocol, including but not limited to proper PPE, SDS, Lock-out/Tag-out, etc.
• Ability to multi-task

Qualifications

• High school diplomaor equivalent.
• Level 1: 1 to 3 years of related experience
• Level 2: 4 to 6 years of related experience
• Level 3: 7 to 10 years of related experience.