Production Mechanic

Durand Glass Manufacturing Co; Roosevelt Park (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Durand Glass Manufacturing Co in New Jersey seeks a Production Mechanic for dayshift to join our Maintenance team. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex mechanical systems and distribution networks, performing routine PMs and coordinating emergency repairs as required.

The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, welding, turning, milling, and pipefitting, with opportunity to mentor newer coworkers and assist other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of prior maintenance and mechanical experience.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs and working at elevated heights.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and distribution systems with minimal supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of equipment.
• Fabricate, assemble, weld, cut, turn, mill, and pipefit as required.
• Set up and operate machine tools for part reproduction and emergency repairs.
• Inspect and diagnose equipment to identify root causes and coordinate repairs.
• Train and assist less experienced coworkers and direct helpers as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Production MechanicShift: Dayshift (6am-2:00pm) + Duty RotationDepartment: MaintenanceFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSUMMARYInstalls, troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical and distribution systems, involving work of varied nature with minimum supervision. Performs job change setup as scheduled.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Install, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems, involving work of a varied nature with a minimum of supervision.Conduct preventive maintenance, clean lube, and inspect equipment.Perform work in the mechanic’s skill area such as fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, cutting, basic turning, basic milling, and pipefitting.Install, set up, troubleshoot, repair and maintain all equipment, assemblies, or parts in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturer’s specifications, and written and or verbal instructions.Use typical mechanic’s tools and inspection gauges.Work from ladders, elevated places, or in pits when required.Use hoist, cranes, hand tools and power tools to dismantle and reassemble parts and or machines.Clean, inspect and diagnose equipment or part failures to determine root cause.Prepare equipment for production machines when needed.Assist Electro Mechanics and other departments when needed.Assist and train others less experienced co-workers when needed.Complete routine paperwork and computer work as required.Direct work of helpers as required.Operate equipment to assure satisfactory performance.Set up and operate various types of machine tools such as, but not limited to lathers and mills to duplicate, make or rework parts in emergency repairs.Keep equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Excellent troubleshooting skills.Knowledge of air compressors, vacuum pumps, blowers, combustible gasses and fluids, and industrial equipment.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE1-3 years prior maintenance and mechanical experienceWelding experience preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 75 lbs.Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.Ability to work in confined spacesMust be able to work at elevated heights and high temperaturesAbility to work overtime when needed, possibly on short noticeMust be able to work the duty requirement as scheduledLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSNAThis description reflects primary functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.