Lead Maintenance Mechanic in Paterson

Maintenance Manager

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department

Overseeing and assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair work of machines, parts and facilities for the Kirker Paterson buildings

Preparing maintenance schedules and allocating work as per forecasted work orders

Maintaining all inventory of parts and equipment and ensuring proper storage

Inventories and requisitions machine parts, equipment, and other supplies to replenish and maintain stock

Recording and maintaining production, repair, and machine maintenance information

Assisting with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects

Set up and operate machines and adjust controls that regulate operational functions to ensure conformance to specifications

Lubricate machinery, repair or change parts, and perform other routine machinery maintenance (i.e. mixers, pumps, valves, homogenizes, filter housings, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)

Starts machine and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect defects, malfunctions, or other machine damage

Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications

Dismantles machine, removes machine parts, and reassembles machine, using hand tools, chain falls, jack, crane, or hoist

Removes hardened material from machine or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammer, sledgehammer, or other equipment

Transports machine parts, tools, equipment and other material between work areas and storage, using crane, hoist, or dolly

Weld and/or repair tanks, vessels, tank stands, and tank frames

Marks, separates, ties, aligns, threads, attaches, or insert material or product preparatory to machine operation or to identify machine process

Communicate with or assists other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment

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

Cuts, shapes, smooths, attaches or assembles pieces of metal, wood, rubber, or other material repair and maintenance machines and equipment

Inspects or tests damaged machine parts and determines appropriate actions to affect repairs

Performs Facility related repairs and work when needed

Training of the maintenance crew

Performing other related duties as assigned

Minimum

Job Requirements:

Experience:

5-7 years in a manufacturing environment

Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs

Ability to use various hand, bench, and power tools

Ability to perform general metal working carpentry, plumbing and electrical related repair

Welding is a plus

Forklift Certified and forklift repair experience is a plus

Boiler license required

Kirker is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.