Maintenance Mechanic-Direct Hire Full Time NEW

PrideNow is seeking skilled Maintenance Mechanics for a direct hire opportunity in Trenton, NJ.

Pay Rate: $28.75 +.50 cent shift differential for 2 and 3^rd shifts

Shifts Available:
2nd shift – Mon–Fri – 2pm-10pm
3rd shift – Sun–Thurs – 10pm-6am

BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
Perform complicated maintenance work.   Must have journeyman’s papers or equivalent degree with 3 to 5 years’ experience performing complex work in industrial maintenance as a machine repair mechanic.

Primary Responsibilities:
Performs any combination of (but not limited to) the following duties according to specific department guidelines:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems repair.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment such as but not limited to vertical milling machine, drill press, Lathe and welding.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to read blueprint, layout, install and maintain various equipment.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Effectively communicate problems and solutions to resolve mechanical problems.
• Participate in the on-the-job training of line mechanics and apprentices as needed.
• Use computerized maintenance system to retrieve and enter information.
• Observe safe work practices and ensure work does not endanger others.
• Perform other duties as required
• Physical examination required

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Rate/Salary: 28.75 – 29.25