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Production Maintenance Technician

  • Piscataway, New Jersey
  • Manufacturing

We’re hiring an experienced Production Maintenance Technician in Piscataway, NJ! If you have a strong background in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and enjoy keeping production equipment running smoothly, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join the team!

Full-time Onsite
Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $32-35/hr
Shifts:
•    1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
•    2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
•    3rd Shift: 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

JOB SUMMARY

This position serves to maintain building operations and ensure that the facilities are always safe and functional. This associate will be responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment and systems during factory runtime and downtime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and systems during factory runtime and down time.  Make adjustments based on evaluations taken during the shift.
•    To respond to unplanned work orders to bring equipment back safely and quickly to production.
•    Ensure complete and timely closeout of unplanned work orders with a clear description of the observed problems, actions taken and any follow-ups that may be required.
•    Inspect equipment for wear, metal fatigue and damage.
•    Rebuild and fabricate parts and equipment.
•    Drive implementation of a “Continuous Improvement” organization that demonstrates improvement by continuously driving faults lower.
•    Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
•    Perform assigned preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
•    The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for various reliability functions within the site.  This associate is responsible for maintaining standard running conditions of operating equipment throughout the facility. The associate will also be responsible for repairs and replacement of failed components with the ability to troubleshoot unknown equipment issues.
•    Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s)


QUALIFICATIONS
•    A minimum of five years of experience in repairing and troubleshooting production equipment. 
•    At least 3-5 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial facility.
•    Knowledge of electrical systems using 480-volt 3 phase as well as 240-volt through 24-volt single phase systems.
•    Experience with variable frequency drives.
•    Welding experience.


KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•    Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve technical problems.
•    Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
•    Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
•    Knowledge of industrial plant systems, equipment and operations.
•    Team working skills at a variety of function levels.
•    Proficient in the use of industrial mechanics tools and electrician’s tools. 
•    Physical requirements: Ability to perform all needed physical activities without restrictions. (Maximum of 50 pounds lifting.)
•    Predictive maintenance skills
•    Ability to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) hardware including Allen Bradley PLCs as well as others used in the field. 
•    Ability to read and interpret blueprints as well as basic intermediate PLC ladder logic.

•    PC skills including the use of system to plan and close work orders
•    Bilingual - Ability to communicate clearly in Spanish a plus.
•    Experience with flow pack machines and cartoner


About ProStaff
We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients and candidates with a personal touch. ProStaff Workforce Solutions is a group of industry experts—many hailing from larger agencies—who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands-on and flexible environment, with attention to detail. Our mission is to match quality people with quality jobs and quality companies to maximize productivity and profitability. We develop long-term relationships and provide a level of customer service and expertise that instill confidence and trust in our client companies and candidates.

Our Values
• Integrity
• Commitment
• Quality
• Diversity

Benefits for eligible employees
• Direct deposit
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• 401(k) Plan

Please visit us at https://www.prostaffworkforce.com/ to explore all opportunities.



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