Maintenance Mechanic Helpers

Location: Lakewood, NJ • Type: Contract • Onsite

About the role

Assist Maintenance Mechanics with the installation, relocation, and maintenance of manufacturing machinery and equipment in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance Mechanics with the disassembly of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Help identify, label, organize, and safely store machine components, hardware, wiring, hoses, and other parts during equipment moves.
• Assist with moving, positioning, and installing machinery using appropriate tools and material-handling equipment.
• Help mechanics reassemble machinery and equipment after relocation.
• Assist with aligning, leveling, securing, and positioning equipment as directed.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and basic mechanical equipment safely and properly.
• Assist with disconnecting and reconnecting mechanical components, guards, belts, chains, piping, hoses, and other equipment components under the direction of qualified personnel.
• Follow drawings, instructions, diagrams, and mechanic direction when disassembling and reassembling equipment.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly store tools and equipment.
• Follow all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Assist with general preventive maintenance, repairs, and mechanical projects as assigned.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing, maintenance, mechanical, construction, or equipment-moving experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with Maintenance Mechanics and other team members.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and components as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and around machinery.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when labeling and organizing components during equipment disassembly.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in various positions for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment components as required.
• Ability to work around manufacturing machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow all applicable safety procedures.

Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in a manufacturing/industrial environment. The employee may be exposed to machinery, noise, dust, temperature variations, and other typical manufacturing conditions. Proper PPE and safety procedures are required at all times.

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule

8:00 am – 4:30 pm and/or 10:00 am – 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Spending accounts
• Life insurance and voluntary plans
• 401(k) plan