Maintenance Technician B Linden

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic NIGHTs! 

Location: Linden, New Jersey

Shifts: 12-hour shifts 5am-530pm or 5pm-530am

Job Description

Objective: Contributes to the overall manufacturing environment by completing preventative maintenance, completing and participating in projects to increase overall equipment efficiency, be able to troubleshoot general mechanical and electrical issues on production lines including conveyors and packaging equipment. Engage with operators and management team to develop and execute process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and completing scheduled preventative maintenance to maintain equipment efficiency.
• Knowledge of Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP preferred).
• Disassemble and assemble equipment for new installation and repair existing equipment.
• Assist operators in mechanical and electrical capacities to ensure production lines remain operational.
• Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveying systems, transmission systems, and production related equipment.
• Knowledge of using human machine interfaces to ensure equipment is operating on center lines.
• Ability to convert production lines to produce various products of different sizes materials.
• Properly troubleshoot and maintain glue and adhesive systems on packaging equipment.
• Know the function and be able to troubleshoot photo eyes, sensors, and pressure switches.
• Properly wire 120 to 240-volt single phase and 480-volt three phase circuitry.
• Familiarity with boiler operations.
• Familiarity with industrial maintenance equipment (drills, saws, pipe cutters, etc.)
• Provide maintenance support required to sustain continuous production on the Food Service line.
• Lubricate all machinery with the proper lubricants.
• Change drive belts, timing belts, etc., on all machinery.
• When possible, identify problems before they result in a hazard or downtime situations.
• Maintain water towers and test water.
• Operate air compressor and change filters and oils.
• Change packing and gaskets in all pumps.
• Operate roof heaters and air conditioners.
• Identify and replace bearings and seals as required.
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 years of Experience in an industrial controls environment
• Certificate in trade school or equivalent work experience related to a specific trade or general facilities and/or maintenance background
• Must be able to read and comprehend instruction sheets provided with cleaning chemicals; strong mechanical aptitude helpful.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• Must have visual, auditory, physical and mental ability to operate equipment safely.