Temporary Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Lakewood, NJ • Contract to Hire • Onsite

About the Role

Temporary Maintenance Mechanic performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks in a plastic-component manufacturing environment. This is an onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent placement.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work involving plastic component making processes such as pipe and profile extrusion, injection molding, hot plate welding, sonic welding, punching, drilling, slitting, lathe turning, and mechanical assembly operations
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery using schematics related to electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Perform preventative maintenance of equipment according to schedule or as needed
• Collaborate with Engineering Department on new equipment and updates, including researching parts and writing purchase requisitions
• Understand and work with Programmable Logic Controls and Servos
• Conduct regular safety checks of the production floor and exterior of the building
• Replace or repair lighting and address safety or maintenance issues
• Contribute to team efforts to accomplish operational results

Requirements

• Fifth-year college or university program certificate; or two to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory documents
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Effective presentation skills
• Mathematical proficiency in probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry
• Strong problem-solving skills, data analysis, and ability to interpret technical instructions
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform required tasks with good depth perception
• Certificates/licenses: Forklift, PPE, HAZMAT, Lockout/Tagout, Fire Safety, Valid Driver’s License
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Automation Direct PLC, CMMS systems
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and maintenance of 5 years or more preferred

Pay

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision
• Spending accounts
• Life insurance, voluntary plans
• Participation in a 401(k) plan