Maintenance Technician II *First Shift

UNEX is a growing, family-owned manufacturer based in Lakewood, New Jersey, and a recognized leader in storage and material handling solutions. For more than 60 years, we’ve helped leading manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and fulfillment operations improve efficiency, maximize space, and solve complex storage challenges through innovative, high-quality solutions.

We’re equally committed to creating a workplace where people can make an impact. At UNEX, you’ll work with a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, customer focus, great products, and doing work you can be proud of, while having the opportunity to contribute ideas, solve meaningful problems, and grow your career.

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Mechanics report to the Maintenance Supervisor and are responsible for maintaining and repairing UNEX Manufacturing equipment. Other responsibilities include:

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance throughout the facility
• Diagnose issues and repair heavy equipment (hydraulic pumps, presses, brakes, dies, etc.)
• Use skills to operate machinery and equipment safely within limitations to inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair equipment
• Accurately report labor and inventory data transactions at data collection workstations
• Perform other job-related duties, which may include occasional tasks outside the normal scope of the position
• Comply with all applicable ISO Standards:
  Quality Management System, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards and follow all plant policies and guidelines
• Comply with all applicable OSHA standards;
  Ensures all equipment guards, safety devices, personal protective equipment are always in place and follows safe work procedures and safety rules
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs

• Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3-5 years related experience or 3+ years equivalent of education and experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with common and specialized maintenance tools and equipment

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems

• Problem solving skills:
  Ability to diagnose issues and implement solutions

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Skilled in effectively using common and specialized maintenance tools

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effective verbal and written communication

Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to attendance standards, work deadlines, beginning and ending assignments on time, and scheduled work breaks where applicable

Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high

• First Shift 7:00-3:30

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match upon eligibility

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; UNEX Manufacturing will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

This employer participates in E-Verify and upon employment will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.