Preventive Maintenance Mechanic

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Full Time Regular Franklin Township, NJ, US

Salary Range: $33.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Job Description:
Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician

Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Manager
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday

Position Summary

The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician is responsible for performing scheduled maintenance, equipment inspections, adjustments, and repairs on production machinery in a plastic cap manufacturing facility. Equipment includes lining machines, rotary assembly machines, conveyor systems, and other automated production equipment.

The primary focus of this position is preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability, minimize unplanned downtime, and maintain consistent production and product quality. The technician will also assist with equipment breakdowns, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on lining machines, rotary assembly machines, conveyors, and other production equipment.
• Inspect, lubricate, adjust, and replace worn or damaged components, including bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, rollers, gears, and pneumatic components.
• Inspect machine timing, alignment, indexing mechanisms, tooling, and material feed systems to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain conveyor systems, including belt tracking, chain tension, rollers, drive components, and product transfer points.
• Assist with equipment breakdowns by troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and sensor-related issues within the technician's training and authorization.
• Apply basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot 24V DC, 120V, 240V, and 480V systems in accordance with safety procedures and qualifications.
• Identify developing equipment problems, recurring failures, and opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Verify proper machine operation following maintenance or repairs and communicate equipment status to production.
• Complete PM checklists and accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support 5S, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding requirements, and applicable quality and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Previous industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience required.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, power transmission, bearings, lubrication, and pneumatic equipment.
• Basic electrical knowledge of 24V DC, 120V, 240V, and 480V systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and safely use common maintenance tools.
• Familiarity with automated production equipment, sensors, and basic electrical diagrams preferred.
• Experience with HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems and vision inspection systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with 5S, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), or Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Basic fabrication and machining skills, including the ability to perform simple equipment modifications or component repairs, are a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with production and maintenance personnel.

Work Environment and Schedule

This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, in a plastic cap manufacturing environment. The role requires working around production equipment and performing physical maintenance tasks, including standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting within company safety guidelines. Occasional overtime may be required to support production and maintenance needs.

Performance Expectations

The PM Technician is expected to complete preventive maintenance on schedule, identify potential equipment failures before they cause downtime, respond effectively to breakdowns, maintain accurate maintenance records, and support safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.

About MRP:

MRP Solutions (MRP), a plastic cap manufacturer, is a leading provider of high-quality, injection molded plastic closures, jars and packaging components used every day by millions of…