Light Industrial Maintenance Technicians with Electrical Experience

What are we looking for in our Maintenance Technicians with Electrical Experience?

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Dayton, NJ

Salary: $33.83/hour

Schedule: Overnight / 3rd Shift (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM)

• 3 Days On – 2 Days Off – 2 Days On – 3 Days Off
• (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next. Must be available for alternating weekends and overtime as needed.)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team in Dayton, NJ. The ideal candidate will be responsible for repairing and maintaining plastic molding machinery and electro-mechanical equipment, including motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems, electrical devices, and production machines. This position requires proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and troubleshooting PLC systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery.
• Replace or repair machine parts such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges, switches, and other electrical components.
• Identify issues by observing and listening to mechanical devices in operation.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, inspecting them for imperfections and dimensional changes.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair or replace defective parts.
• Install special functional and structural parts in machinery and test performance.
• Initiate purchase orders for necessary parts and machines.
• Lubricate and clean parts, ensuring proper machine function.
• Participate in the on-call program and work additional hours as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience and/or training; equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Preferably holds an Electrician's License (not mandatory).

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Set up, troubleshoot, and repair equipment failures while ensuring all safety procedures are followed.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting skills and ability to read and program PLC code.
• Solid knowledge of electrical controls, mechanical assembly, plumbing, HVAC control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical control diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, and service manuals.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues efficiently.
• Work effectively under pressure to restore equipment during emergency breakdowns.

Competencies:

• Ability to solve practical problems in situations with minimal standardization.
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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Rate/Salary: $33.83