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$58K - 69K a year
Maintain and repair machinery including disassembly, inspection, lubrication, part replacement, and record keeping.
Requires associate degree or equivalent and minimum 2 years related experience with strong mechanical and organizational skills.
Avenel, NJ Pay: $28 - $33/HR Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday, 1pm - 9:30pm Tuesday - Friday Maintenance Technician JOB SUMMARY: • This role is responsible for the proper maintenance and repair of machinery. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • None ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsibilities: • Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work • Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems • Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors or repair needs • Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures • Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications • Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists • Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information • Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance • Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations • Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment • Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished • Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies • Collect and discard worn machine parts to maintain machinery and work areas Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other QUALIFICATIONS: education and/or experience: • Associate's degree in Maintenance Mechanic or equivalent from two-year college or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree is preferred. • Minimum 2 year's experience of related experience knowledge, skills and abilities: • Strong organization skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) • Demonstrated attention to detail • Demonstrated ability to solve mechanical problems • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs • Mechanical/conveyor knowledge physical requirements: • Ability to lift and carry up to 51 pounds • Ability to work in a warehouse environment (concrete floors, changing temperatures) • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye and face protection and/or respirator • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
This job posting was last updated on 12/6/2025