Location: Dayton, NJ, USA
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: $32 - $35/hr depending on experience
Shift: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Days or Nights)
- Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Night Shift: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Rotating schedule: 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next
- Overtime may be required
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team in Dayton, NJ. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plastic molding machinery and a variety of electro-mechanical production equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience with PLCs, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
An Electrician's License is preferred but not mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair plastic molding machinery, motors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and electrical equipment.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions by observing operation, listening for irregularities, and conducting inspections.
- Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and perform programming adjustments when necessary.
- Replace or repair components including bearings, filters, valves, gauges, switches, wiring, and other electrical or mechanical parts.
- Dismantle machinery to access and replace defective components.
- Inspect used parts and determine repair or replacement requirements.
- Adjust and calibrate equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Test equipment following repairs to verify performance and reliability.
- Initiate purchase requests for replacement parts and equipment as needed.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency equipment breakdowns.
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 1 year of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or related technical experience.
- Strong understanding of:
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Electrical systems
- PLC troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and service manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- Licensed Electrician (preferred but not required).
- Experience working with plastic molding or manufacturing equipment.
- PLC programming experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
- Strong PLC diagnostic and programming capabilities.
- Working knowledge of electrical controls, mechanical systems, plumbing, HVAC controls, and facility equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair both electrical and mechanical failures efficiently.
- Ability to work under pressure and restore critical equipment during emergency breakdowns.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed.
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands.
- Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing over 100 pounds with assistance.
- Must possess close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
- Occasional exposure to chemicals, electrical hazards, and vibration.
- Noise levels range from moderate to loud.
- Safety equipment and procedures are required at all times.
Why Join Us?
- Stable full-time opportunity with a growing manufacturing operation.
- Hands-on role working with advanced production equipment.
- Opportunity to expand your technical skills in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems.
- Competitive compensation and overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive training and career growth potential.
Apply today to join a team where your technical expertise helps keep critical manufacturing operations running efficiently and safely.
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Pride Global and its affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Manufacturing facility: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
