Immediately hiring a Maintenance Mechanic in Vineland, NJ

We're hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for a premier Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing Company in the Vineland NJ area.

This is a contract to hire opportunity and we're hiring immediately. In this role, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operations of our manufacturing equipment by performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs. You will work closely with our production team to minimize downtime, enhance equipment reliability and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety If you are interested, please submit your application or reach out to Aerotek directly.

What we offer:

• Weekly pay and benefits package

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• A supportive and innovate work environment

Shift/Pay: 5 Days a week

3:00PM - 11:0PM@ Monday-Friday

11:00PM - 7:00AM@ Sunday-Thursday

Pay Rate based on experience $25.00-32.00

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

This position involves performing daily preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure the smooth operation of production equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic will maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, adhering to all safety regulations. You will provide skilled mechanical support to all areas of production, including machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance service. Additionally, you will handle emergency/unscheduled repairs during production and perform scheduled maintenance during machine downtime.

Responsibilities

• Conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance service.

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs during machine downtime.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

• Manage time and tasks to fulfill all customer orders in a timely manner and enhance production goals.

• Work as a team member to fulfill all customer requirements at all times.

• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, working with bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, levers, rigging, conveyors, cutters, blades, motors, couplings, gears, gearboxes, air compressors, etc.

• Respond promptly to machine downtime, determine causes of downtime, and perform necessary repairs.

• Assist operators in measuring system variability, monitoring shafts for parallel, gap, steam pressure, and temperature.

• Understand machine OEM specifications, preventative/predictive maintenance, MP2 and follow procedures for routine functions.

• Ensure quality coater supply, operation, and cleanliness.

• Keep inventory and workplace clean, organized, and safe.

• Assist and train other maintenance and/or technical level employees.

• Commit to 5S housekeeping, comply with all safe operating procedures and safety rules.

• Perform other duties as required.

• Willing to work any shift as required.

Essential Skills

• 3 to 5 years of proven experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to predict potential future repair requirements.

• Efficiency and cost-effectiveness in work.

• Knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM) tools.

• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel and communicate effectively with line operators.

• Basic computer operation experience.

• High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances.

• Ability to climb in overhead structures, work beneath machines, and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.

• Highly safety conscious.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

• Understanding of causes of machine breakdowns.

• Commitment to safety and following all safety regulations.

Why Work Here?

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your skills and experience are valued. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to the production process in a meaningful way. Our commitment to safety and continuous improvement ensures a productive and secure workplace.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing environment where industrial-sized rolls of brown paper are used to manufacture corrugated sheets of cardboard. The machines, including the main corrugator which runs 100% of the time, are large and complex. The environment is loud, requiring the use of ear protection. During the summer months, the facility can exceed 100 degrees, especially when working around boilers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vineland, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vineland,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.