Maintenance Mechanic - Bilingual (English and Spanish)

WHO WE ARE:

We are a textile recycling/manufacturing company located in Irvington, NJ specializing in Food Packaging for Shipping of Refrigerated and Frozen ingredients as well as the manufacturing of Mattress Components and Insulator Pads by recycling fibers.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE (Overview & Key Responsibilities):

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance services, as well as performing routine building and facility maintenance duties. The Maintenance Mechanic is a union position.

• Understand and follow all safety requirements, including Lock Out Tag Out
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform necessary repairs or replace defective parts.
• Performs skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting. Responsible for repair of production machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, electrical schematics, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform daily routine preventive maintenance and maintain accurate daily repair logs.
• Track inventory machinery/equipment with their respective spare parts.
• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules, and support quality and environmental management systems as required.
• Training: May be requested to provide training to future machine operators in their perspective roles.
• Any additional duties as needed (including facilities maintenance and handyperson work)

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Qualifications):

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent desired
• 3-5 years’ of experience in a maintenance technician role, or related position, preferably in a manufacturing/packaging environment.
• Knowledge with the following: Accepted practices and processes in the maintenance trades; electric motors, relays, PLCs, electro-mechanical equipment and systems found in machinery; servicing and maintenance of simple power, heating and cooling units.
• Read and work from sketches, drawings and blueprints; understand occupational hazards and safety precautions of the machinery
• Ability to read and understand product specifications.
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Must be capable of fabrication and welding
• Must possess and provide own tools for performing maintenance tasks
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. multiple times a day
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations. Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and stand for extended period of time.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART (Competencies):

• Good multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Must be able to work effectively, courteously, and respectfully with coworkers and other personnel.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good time management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

t is our policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.