Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are currently seeking aMaintenance Mechanicfor our manufacturing/bottling facility to maintain, fix, and improve equipment used in bottling and packaging operations.

Factory Location: Jersey City, NJ
Compensation: $38.58 / hour

Sign on Bonus of $1000 after 90 days of employment
Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked
Schedule:4:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Night Shift, Monday - Friday, Full-Time
Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs
Must be able to attend training on day shift for approximately three weeks.

Benefits:Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more! Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment

Skills Required:

Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance and testing on equipment
Perform maintenance tasks to include repairing and improving, from minor rebuilds to major overhauls on all equipment
Identify processing waste reduction opportunities and assist in reduction projects
Participate in preventative maintenance program to help reduce costs of operations through PM optimization
Dismantle, clean, repair and test electrical, electronic and mechanical components to determine component-level failure
Communicate, coach, and train employees to continuously improve team’s ability to prevent loss of production and respond safely to equipment failures
Maintain preventative maintenance logs and accurate records of all testing and repairs
Recommend equipment to be included in preventive maintenance programs
Perform preventative maintenance tasks to identify all potential mechanical and electrical issues with equipment throughout the plant
Rebuild worn-out, but reusable, pieces of equipment, such as gearboxes for scheduled PM’s
Troubleshoot, investigate, and repair all mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic machine systems
Eliminate machine failures from recurring by utilizing the Breakdown Analysis process
Communicate directly with equipment suppliers, contractors, and vendors as necessary
Focus areas will include but are not limited to Production support, Mechanical Room, Water Processing, Boiler Room, and Wastewater Treatment Water Chemical Treatment Program

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience; additional technical training or certifications desired
Three or more years proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Candidates must complete the Mechanical Aptitude Test before being considered
Prior experience with high-and low-pressure compressors, chillers, water treatment, boilers is preferred
Strong technical knowledge of compressed air systems (pneumatics), electrical systems, hydraulics and water processing is preferred
Knowledge of bottling equipment, PM programs and SAP system preferred
Must have electrical knowledge of single and three phase power including the ability to diagnose and replace electric motors
Must be able to work and accomplish projects with little to zero supervision
Must be able to foster and build a team-work environment
Communicate effectively with operators, technicians, mechanics, and supervisors
Able to read, interpret, and analyze computer generated reports and accurately complete all tasks
Must be able to do physical inspections of equipment that will require climbing, reaching, and extending arms overhead
Able to lift and pull 50 lbs. as needed while performing work
Must be proficient reading mechanical drawings / schematics and OEM technical prints
Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications
Available for call-ins or to cover all shifts to support production teams as required
Work together with Safety department to achieve a zero-injury workplace
Must display a positive mental attitude and be open to a fast paced ever changing work environment