Mechanical Technician

Prostaffworkforce

Hamilton (NJ)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 41,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

401(k) Plan

Job summary

ProStaff Workforce Solutions seeks a Mechanical Technician for a manufacturing facility in Hamilton, NJ. The role maintains automated equipment, performing electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

The technician leads complex repairs, supports production, reduces downtime, and acts as a technical escalation point. This hands-on position requires strong electrical diagnostic and mechanical maintenance skills, galvanizing reliability in a regulated

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
1-3 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
Experience troubleshooting low-voltage electrical systems (5–24VDC).
Experience maintaining and repairing automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience reading electrical and mechanical schematics.
Experience working with electrical control panels and multimeter diagnostics.
Familiarity with CMMS maintenance systems.
Basic soldering experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot low-voltage electrical control systems.
Diagnose machine control boards, power supplies, relays, sensors, fuses, and other components.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Use multimeters and other diagnostic tools to identify failures.
Perform basic soldering and circuit board repairs.
Troubleshoot pneumatic systems and components.
Repair or replace bearings, belts, chains, and motors.
Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, and automated equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
Support changeovers, line startups, and troubleshooting jams.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Read schematics

Multimeter diagnostics

Pneumatic systems

Circuit board soldering

CMMS documentation

Mentor juniors

LOTO safety

Microsoft Office 365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Multimeter

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical Technician for a manufacturing facility in Hamilton, NJ. This role is responsible for maintaining automated manufacturing equipment through electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. The technician will also serve as a lead resource for complex equipment issues, support production operations, and help reduce equipment downtime.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with strong electrical diagnostic and mechanical maintenance skills who can support equipment reliability in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $28-$30/hr.

Shift: 1st shift, 6 am - 2:30 pm

Brief Overview

This role entails maintaining and improving the performance of automated manufacturing equipment. The Mechanical Technician will troubleshoot low-voltage electrical systems, diagnose mechanical failures, perform preventive maintenance, and support production changeovers. This position also serves as a technical escalation point, guiding junior technicians, coordinating repairs with production leadership, and ensuring maintenance work is properly documented.

What you will do

Troubleshoot low-voltage electrical control systems, including 5V, 12V, and 24VDC systems.
Diagnose machine control boards, power supplies, relays, sensors, fuses, and other electrical components.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Use multimeters and other diagnostic tools to identify equipment failures.
Perform basic soldering and circuit board repairs when feasible.
Troubleshoot pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, solenoids, and regulators.
Repair or replace bearings, belts, chains, couplings, motors, and drive components.
Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, and other automated production equipment.
Perform electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
Support production changeovers, line startups, and troubleshooting of jams, feed problems, and material flow issues.
Assist with equipment calibration activities and maintain accurate records in the CMMS maintenance system.
Complete preventive maintenance and calibration tasks according to established procedures and schedules.
Coordinate with production supervisors to prioritize repairs and restore equipment safely and efficiently.
Communicate equipment failures, repair progress, and downtime issues to plant leadership as needed.
Document equipment failures, repairs, and corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.
Serve as a technical resource for complex electrical and mechanical issues and help guide junior technicians.
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine safety requirements, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Duties may vary slightly by location.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
1-3 years of industrial maintenance experience
Experience troubleshooting low-voltage electrical systems (5-24VDC)
Experience maintaining and repairing automated manufacturing equipment
Experience reading electrical and mechanical schematics
Experience working with electrical control panels and multimeter diagnostics
Familiarity with CMMS maintenance systems
Basic soldering experience

Skills and Abilities

Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repair.
Preventive maintenance techniques.
Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Multimeter use and electrical testing.
Pneumatic systems maintenance.
Basic circuit board repair and soldering.
Equipment changeovers and production line troubleshooting.
CMMS documentation and maintenance recordkeeping.
Problem-solving and systematic fault isolation.
Communication and coordination with production personnel.
Ability to mentor and guide junior technicians.
Knowledge of LOTO, machine safety, and Good Documentation Practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook and Excel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This is a hands-on position requiring the technician to spend approximately 80% of the shift on their feet in the production area.
Regularly requires sitting or standing, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, and communicating with others.
Frequently requires lifting and/or moving up to 35 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

About ProStaff Workforce Solutions

We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients and candidates with a personal touch. ProStaff Workforce Solutions is a group of industry experts- many hailing from larger agencies- who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands-on and flexible environment, with attention to detail. Our mission is to match quality people with quality jobs and quality companies to maximize productivity and profitability. We develop long-term relationships and provide a level of customer service and expertise that instill confidence and trust in our client companies and candidates.

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