Maintenance Technician--Manufacturing

Graver Technologies, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial organization is looking for a Maintenance Technician responsible for troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing plant equipment in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of maintenance experience. Responsibilities include maintaining spare parts inventory, preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Pay ranges from $27 to $33 per hour based on experience. This position emphasizes a detail-oriented attitude and adherence to safe work practices.

Qualifications

• 5 years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience with chemicals and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to production equipment.
• Organize and maintain an organized maintenance shop.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing manufacturing equipment

Preventive maintenance

General plumbing knowledge

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma (or GED)

Job description

Graver Technologies LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Summary/Objective

Responsible for properly maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all manufacturing plant equipment in a fast-paced environment. Plant equipment includes, but is not limited to, chemical processing, product packaging, and water/wastewater treatment equipment associated with production as well as facilities associated with buildings and infrastructure.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and repair all production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to production equipment.
• Organize and maintain an organized maintenance shop.
• Maintain spare parts inventory list and organize inventory.
• Interact with Engineer & Production Team; coordinate jobs/projects on a daily basis.
• Review all work orders and complete all required tasks.
• Make recommendations on equipment replacement.
• Manage contractors performing repairs and improvements to the facility, including creating scope of work, receiving quotes, and managing.
• Call in/guide contractors to repair breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Prepare purchase orders for vendors.
• Complete and document the following inspections/exercises: monthly fire extinguisher, sprinkler system inspections; maintain records.
• Will also perform maintenance on related equipment, such as pumps, motors, PLCs, control panels, conveyors, bag sealers, screw feeders, mills, centrifuges, agitators, chemical process vessels, level sensors, actuated valves.

Safety/Quality

Must adhere to and demonstrate safe work practices, including wearing required PPE and following safe work practices.

Education And Experience

• High School diploma (or GED).
• 5 years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, replacing and installing some of the listed components / related equipment is required; strong preference for experience in most, if not all components.
• Knowledgeable of industrial manufacturing equipment (piping, pumps, blowers, valves).
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• General plumbing knowledge and working experience with pipe fitting and pipe fitting tools is strongly preferred.
• Working experience with line breaks involving chemicals (acids, bases, flammables).
• General electrical knowledge and working experience with single phase and low voltage control wiring is strongly preferred.
• General instrument/controls knowledge and ability to pinpoint equipment operational issues to mechanical or electrical or instrument controls so as to reach out to the proper resource.
• Working experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Detail oriented with demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English.

Additional Requirements And Responsibilities

• Must possess manual dexterity and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in plant with multiple levels requiring ascending steps, ladders and working on decks / roofs.
• Will enter confined spaces through existing manways.
• Ability to be certified for respirator use.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts and manlifts.
• Must have a housekeeping mindset and keep work areas organized and clean, auditing maintenance worksite conditions routinely to ensure organization and cleanliness.
• Must be able to support after-hour repairs; will be required to carry company cell phone as needed to troubleshoot repair issues over the phone or in-person when needed.

Salary for this role is $27 - $33 / hr, based on experience.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.