Now actively hiring for a Lead Maintenance Mechanic for an industry leading packaging company in Totowa, NJ. Please send in an application to be considered for the position.

Pay: $36-$45/hr (dependent on experiance)

Shift: 3:00pm-12:00am

Location: Totowa, NJ

Description: 2nd Shift Lead Mechanic. The Packaging Mechanic will perform electrical/mechanical corrective and preventative maintenance on powder filling (Stick packs, Kcups, Sachets & Pouches) equipment, manufacturing equipment and systems which include control wiring, power distribution, controls and PLC.

• Experience with machinery that puts powders into various forms of packaging.

• Work with Production Manager and Mechanics to maximize efficiency of production lines.

• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions to maintain maximum production and quality.

• Communicate with supervisors, operators and other mechanics

• Observes all mechanical and electrical equipment in operation and uses audio, visual and instrumental inspection to trouble shoot, repair, and maintain all equipment.

• Dismantles production and manufacturing equipment and devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, install new or repaired parts, and reassemble the equipment and ensure production standard rates.

• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.

• Inspects used parts to determine status and control instruments for proper operation.

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

• Follows required Preventative Maintenance schedule by repairing defective parts, installing special functional and structural parts in equipment or devices, and lubricating and cleaning of parts and or equipment.

• Starts equipment and devices to test their performance.

• Repairs electrical equipment.

• Assists the production and manufacturing personnel in the training for correct set up an operation of equipment.

• Works on all work centers within the production and blending areas and/or where needed as directed by supervisor.

• Maintains a clean and safe work area.

• Assists in the training of other mechanics/maintenance personnel.

• Assists in assessing and maintaining a safe work environment in the production areas by performing routine Self audits and reporting the results to the supervisor.

• Performs routine maintenance on other facility equipment located in production or manufacturing

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. One-year certificate from college of technical school with a concentration in electronics or industrial mechanics, preferred.

• Six years of combined mechanical and electrical experience or education equivalent.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as SOP/GMP, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to utilize diagnostic equipment and tools.

• Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish)

• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with employees of the organization.

• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Use independent judgment and recognize when it is necessary to partner with supervisor to deal with difficult problems.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimal.

We look forward to receiving your resume! We will call you after reviewing your qualifications and experiance.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.