Maintenance Technician

Avenel, NJ

Pay: $28 - $33/HR

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday, 1pm - 9:30pm Tuesday - Friday

Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

* This role is responsible for the proper maintenance and repair of machinery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities:

* Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work

* Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems

* Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors or repair needs

* Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures

* Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications

* Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists

* Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information

* Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance

* Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations

* Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment

* Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished

* Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies

* Collect and discard worn machine parts to maintain machinery and work areas

Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other

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QUALIFICATIONS:

education and/or experience:

* Associate's degree in Maintenance Mechanic or equivalent from two-year college or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

* Minimum 2 year's experience of related experience

knowledge, skills and abilities:

* Strong organization skills

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

* Demonstrated attention to detail

* Demonstrated ability to solve mechanical problems

* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

* Mechanical/conveyor knowledge

physical requirements:

* Ability to lift and carry up to 51 pounds

* Ability to work in a warehouse environment (concrete floors, changing temperatures)

* Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye and face protection and/or respirator

* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times