Preventative Maintenance Technician

Randstad USA; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D & life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a hands-on master mechanic to oversee our plant floor, lead maintenance crews, and troubleshoot complex machinery. You will use engineering-level thinking to repair, rebuild, and fabricate on the spot while driving downtime reduction and safety on the shop floor.

Expect to perform preventative maintenance, interpret blueprints and fluid diagrams, and log work in our CMMS. A mechanical engineering background is a plus, no degree required, 8am-4pm shift.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and fluid power diagrams.
• Mechanical engineering background a plus.
• Capable of leading crews and autonomous shop management.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections and servicing on production machinery.
• Upgrade machines and improve the floor with innovative ideas.
• Lubricate bearings, replace seals, and adjust drive belts.
• Monitor equipment with vibration analysis and thermal imaging.
• Calibrate gauges and safety devices.
• Diagnose system failures using diagnostic tools.

Skills

Maintenance

Blueprints

Tools

Mechanical Maintenance

Education

Mechanical engineering background

No Degree Required

Job description

Lead from the floor with a wrench in hand and full access to every tool in the shop. We are seeking a hands-on master mechanic and jack-of-all-trades to oversee our plant floor and machinery. In this role, you will lead floor operations, prioritize preventative maintenance, and use an engineering-level understanding of systems to troubleshoot, rebuild, and fabricate solutions on the spot.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Stop downtime before it starts through proactive inspections, precision adjustments, fluid checks, and lubrication schedules.
• Repairs & Troubleshooting: Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures; rebuild pumps, gearboxes, motors, and conveyor systems; execute precision shaft alignments.
• Floor Supervision & Safety: Lead floor operations, strictly enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and ensure complete OSHA and EPA compliance.
• Fabrication & Rigging: Utilize lathes, drill presses, and MIG/TIG welding to fabricate emergency parts; lead rigging and leveling for new machinery.
• CMMS Management: Log work orders, maintain equipment histories, and track spare parts inventory.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment.
• High proficiency in reading mechanical blueprints, piping schematics, and fluid power diagrams.
• A mechanical engineering background (degree or coursework) is a plus.
• A proactive, preventative mindset with the ability to lead crews and manage a shop autonomously.

salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections and servicing on production machinery, packaging lines, and plant utility systems.
• Innovative thinking to upgrade machines and improve the floor
• Lubricate bearings, replace seals, tension drive belts, clean filters, and adjust chains.
• Monitor operating equipment using vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and acoustic tools to detect early component wear.
• Calibrate gauges, pressure relief valves, flow meters, and safety limit switches.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, pressure gauges, and dial indicators to isolate system failures during unplanned downtime.

Skills

• Maintenance
• Blueprints
• Tools
• Mechanical Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 2 years

Education

• No Degree Required (required)