Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Company:
Empire Blended Products has been manufacturing specialty cement products since 1946. Our state of the art, computerized manufacturing plant in Bayville, NJ produces our wide line of high quality products used throughout the industry. We also offer private labeling, toll manufacturing, custom packaging, warehousing and transportation. Empire Blended has been growing rapidly and is expanding to include new lines, customers, and territories. We are seeking a sharp, ambitious professional to support the expansion and we welcome you to explore an employment opportunity with us.
Description:
The Plant Maintenance Mechanic will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and focus on maintaining a smoothly running facility in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on position and will require keen ability to navigate and fix state-of-the-art factory machinery. Work will be in a heavy industrial environment and the Mechanic must be comfortable working in conditions that may be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy. We are seeking a highly responsible individual that thrives in an autonomous workplace. The Mechanic will be supplied with his own work area and company tools. Duties include:
- Maintaining a smoothly operating facility by locating problem sources, removing defective parts, and determining replacements for machinery and plant
- Ensuring peak operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through a required familiarity with basic mechanics.
- Managing detailed maintenance records, recording work performed and parts used.
- Maintaining the following facilities and equipment:
- 22 buildings and 7 equipment sheds
- 31 product storage silos
- 5 material hoppers
- 3 high speed production lines (weighing, blending, packaging, conveying, palletizing and wrapping)
- 6 specialty blending and packaging lines
- 7 specialty packaging lines
- 9 bagging stations
- 16 dust collection units
- 5 air compressors with refrigerant driers, regulators, oilers and moisture separators
- 3 blower units for material movement
- 2 pneumatic conveying systems
- 4 stretch wrap machines with conveying systems
- 10 screw conveyors, 9 bucket elevators and 16 belt conveyors for product movement
- 1 freight elevator
- Numerous electronic scales, heat sealing and sewing equipment
- Manual and electric pallet jacks
- 24 fork lifts
- 4 yard trucks
- 32 flatbed trailers
- 16 bulk pneumatic tankers
Requirements:
- High school degree
- Exceptional mechanical skills
- Excellent welding skills
- Excellent diagnostic skills and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems
- Good electrical knowledge and auto-mechanic skills
- Proficient in carpentry and plumbing
- Resourcefulness and adaptability to new mechanical issues and equipment
- Experience and confidence in maintaining the aforementioned equipment
Benefits:
- Excellent healthcare coverage after 3 months’ employment
- 401k Matching plan after 1 year of employment
- Overtime pay
- Paid holidays
- Promotions and upward mobility
- Job Security
Salary:
Hourly compensation based upon experience.
