Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift)

Job Description

Pride Now is hiring for a Maintenance Mechanic on 3rd shift for one of our Food Manufacturing clients in Piscataway, NJ.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay range: $30-32/hr.

Shift: 3rd shift (7pm to 3:30am EST, M-F)

This person will be needed in third shift, as stated, but would have plenty of practice and training on the first and second shifts first to help them understand the job duties and responsibilities.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position serves to maintain building operations and ensure that the facilities are always safe and functional. This associate will be responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment and systems during factory runtime and downtime.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and systems during factory runtime and down time. Make adjustments based on evaluations taken during the shift.
• To respond to unplanned work orders to bring equipment back safely and quickly to production.
• Ensure complete and timely closeout of unplanned work orders with a clear description of the observed problems, actions taken and any follow-ups that may be required.
• Inspect equipment for wear, metal fatigue and damage.
• Rebuild and fabricate parts and equipment.
• Drive implementation of a “Continuous Improvement” organization that demonstrates improvement by continuously driving faults lower.
• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for various reliability functions within the site. This associate is responsible for maintaining standard running conditions of operating equipment throughout the facility. The associate will also be responsible for repairs and replacement of failed components with the ability to troubleshoot unknown equipment issues.
• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s)
  
  

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve technical problems.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of industrial plant systems, equipment and operations.
• Team working skills at a variety of function levels.
• Proficient in the use of industrial mechanics tools and electrician’s tools.
• Physical requirements: Ability to perform all needed physical activities without restrictions. (Maximum of 50 pounds lifting.)
• Predictive maintenance skills
• Ability to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) hardware including Allen Bradley PLCs as well as others used in the field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints as well as basic intermediate PLC ladder logic.
• PC skills including the use of system to plan and close work orders
• Bilingual - Ability to communicate clearly in Spanish a plus.
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

• A minimum of five years of experience in repairing and troubleshooting production equipment.
• At least 2-5 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial facility.
• Knowledge of electrical systems using 480-volt 3 phase as well as 240-volt through 24-volt single phase systems. Experience with variable frequency drives.
• Welding experience.
  
  

ABOUT US:

PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella.

Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions.

BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:

Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

EEO STATEMENT:

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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Company Description

Here at PrideNow—a division of Pride Global—our team of knowledgeable, results-driven professionals provide dynamic solutions for all your unique business needs.

We pride ourselves in our honest, supportive, and fully transparent relationships with both our clients and candidates. With our “white-glove service” approach, we provide our clients with a dedicated specialist to handle all your day-to-day needs.

Our diverse database of candidates has been meticulously vetted and tested before being presented to any potential employers and fit all experience levels for any temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent positions you may be looking to fill.

Here at PrideNow—a division of Pride Global—our team of knowledgeable, results-driven professionals provide dynamic solutions for all your unique business needs. We pride ourselves in our honest, supportive, and fully transparent relationships with both our clients and candidates. With our “white-glove service” approach, we provide our clients with a dedicated specialist to handle all your day-to-day needs. Our diverse database of candidates has been meticulously vetted and tested before being presented to any potential employers and fit all experience levels for any temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent positions you may be looking to fill.