Machinist - Manual Trenton, NJ

Operations (Mechanical, Systems)

90% Machine shop; 10% Field Customer site or on the road

The Machinery Technician is a highly skilled technical professional responsible for diagnosing, repairing, modifying, and reverse engineering industrial machinery and mechanical components. This role combines hands-on machining expertise with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to restore obsolete equipment, improve machine performance, and develop custom solutions where engineering documentation may be unavailable or incomplete.

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical equipment failures.
• Reverse engineer machine components, assemblies, and equipment when original drawings or specifications are unavailable.
• Measure, inspect, and document existing parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Create sketches, drawings, or specifications for replacement parts and assemblies.
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools to manufacture or modify components as required.
• Repair, rebuild, and retrofit industrial machinery to restore or improve functionality.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues using systematic problem-solving techniques.
• Design and fabricate custom fixtures, tooling, adapters, and replacement components.
• Develop and maintain their own technical competence.
• Handles routine activities and requirements of the role efficiently and in an organized manner (on automatic).
• Completes other supporting tasks as assigned.

• Safety (Crew Total Recordable Incident Rate, % Tool Box Talks Completed, Incident Investigation Participation, etc.)
• Quality (% Weld Failure, Punch List Completion Rate, # of Commissioning Rewiring Incidents, MTR submittal tracking, etc.)
• Project productivity (schedule completion, absenteeism, start-time conformance, crew training completion, etc.)
• Cost (bids completed/won, staffing costs – actual to estimate, material costs – actual to estimate, % bid on-time submittal, % profit on bids submitted, etc.)
• Housekeeping (Service Rep audit score, Customer Complaint tracking, etc.)
• Effective completion of other work as assigned

The Machinery Technician reports directly to the Machine Shop Supervisor

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machining techniques.
• Ability to identify root causes rather than treating symptoms.
• Creativity in developing practical engineering solutions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

• Manual lathes and milling machines
• CNC mills and lathes
• Surface grinders
• Drill presses and saws
• Precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, dial indicators)
• Hydraulic and pneumatic testing equipment
• Welding and fabrication equipment
• Hoists, cranes, and material handling equipment

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and heavier loads with mechanical assistance.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while operating machinery.
• Work around moving mechanical equipment and industrial machinery.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Lominger Competency No. Description

1 Action Oriented
- Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees…