Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician
hace 1 día
Edison
Job Description Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician Location: Edison, NJ Industry: Wholesale Building Materials / Steel Stud Manufacturing Pay: $30.00–$40.00 per hour (based on experience and technical qualifications) Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Schedule: Flexible – 1st or 2nd Shift Available About the Role We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join an established manufacturing operation in Edison, NJ, specializing in wholesale building materials and steel stud manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with experience maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment. Experience working with metal fabrication, roll-forming equipment, steel processing machinery, and older or legacy industrial equipment is highly valued. This is a hands-on maintenance position requiring a well-rounded technician who can troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical problems, diagnose equipment failures, and perform repairs to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently. The successful candidate must have practical industrial electrical troubleshooting experience, including working with three-phase motors, motor controls, contactors, relays, overloads, electrical control circuits, and industrial electrical schematics. The ability to confidently use a digital multimeter, interpret electrical measurements, and systematically identify electrical faults is essential. We are looking for someone who understands how industrial machinery operates, can work independently, and knows how to identify the root cause of a problem rather than simply replacing components. Key Responsibilities Mechanical Maintenance & Equipment Repair • Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment., • Repair and rebuild mechanical components, including bearings, shafts, gears, gearboxes, motors, belts, chains, couplings, and drive systems., • Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems., • Perform mechanical adjustments, equipment rebuilds, and component replacements., • Maintain and repair older and legacy industrial machinery and production equipment., • Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Electrical & Electromechanical Troubleshooting • Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including 120V control circuits and 480V three-phase power systems., • Diagnose electrical problems involving motors, fuses, contactors, relays, overloads, transformers, switches, and motor starters., • Use digital multimeters and other appropriately rated electrical test equipment to measure voltage, resistance, and continuity as appropriate., • Identify electrical faults, including open circuits, voltage drops, missing phases, loose connections, and high-resistance connections., • Troubleshoot contactor coil problems, including low voltage, chattering, and mechanical contactor failures., • Diagnose three-phase motor circuit problems by comparing incoming and outgoing electrical measurements., • Understand normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contacts and their role in industrial control circuits., • Understand three-phase motor operation, electrical connections, and motor rotation., • Identify whether electrical problems originate in the control circuit, contactor, overload, motor, or associated wiring. Industrial Controls & Technical Drawings • Read and interpret industrial electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and mechanical drawings., • Follow electrical control circuits to identify where power or control signals are interrupted., • Troubleshoot machine safety circuits, emergency stops, guard switches, limit switches, and safety interlocks., • Understand basic PLC inputs/outputs (I/O) and machine control logic., • Troubleshoot basic PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems., • Experience with older or legacy PLC systems is a plus. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial production equipment., • Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime., • Investigate intermittent machine problems and identify the root cause before resetting or restarting equipment., • Capture and evaluate machine conditions during failures, including alarms, relay states, PLC I/O, control voltages, and the point in the production cycle where the problem occurs., • Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability., • Document maintenance activities, equipment failures, troubleshooting findings, and completed repairs., • Work closely with production personnel to support efficient manufacturing operations. Safety & Compliance • Follow established lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures before performing maintenance and electrical repairs., • Verify the absence of voltage before beginning electrical work., • Follow established electrical-safe-work practices and use appropriate PPE and properly rated test equipment., • Maintain the integrity of machine guarding, emergency stops, and safety interlock systems., • Never bypass safety interlocks or machine guarding as a substitute for proper troubleshooting or repair., • Follow all required industrial safety procedures and maintenance practices. Required Qualifications • Hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment., • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities., • Working knowledge of 120V control circuits and 480V three-phase electrical systems., • Experience troubleshooting three-phase AC motors, contactors, relays, fuses, overloads, and motor starters., • Ability to confidently use a digital multimeter and interpret electrical measurements to identify equipment failures., • Understanding of voltage drops, open circuits, missing phases, and electrical connection problems., • Knowledge of motor control circuits, normally open and normally closed contacts, and electrical control components., • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and mechanical drawings., • Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, shafts, gears, gearboxes, motors, belts, chains, and mechanical power transmission., • Understanding of industrial electrical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and machine safety interlocks., • Ability to troubleshoot equipment systematically, follow electrical circuits, and identify the root cause of failures rather than relying on trial-and-error component replacement., • Ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance issues, and safely complete repairs. Preferred Qualifications • Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems., • Familiarity with older or legacy PLC systems and industrial machinery., • Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, metal fabrication, roll-forming, steel processing, or building materials manufacturing., • Technical training or education in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field. Ideal Candidate Background We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in positions such as: • Industrial Maintenance Technician, • Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technician, • Electrical Maintenance Technician, • Industrial Electrician, • Maintenance Electrician, • Electromechanical Technician, • Industrial Mechanic with strong electrical troubleshooting experience, • Millwright with industrial electrical experience, • Machinery Repair Technician, • Industrial Equipment Technician Candidates with experience in metal fabrication, steel processing, roll-forming, sheet metal manufacturing, and other industrial production environments are especially encouraged to apply. What Makes an Ideal Candidate? The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial troubleshooter who understands how electrical and mechanical systems work together. They should be comfortable: • Troubleshooting 120V control circuits and 480V three-phase electrical systems., • Using a multimeter to identify electrical faults and interpret voltage readings., • Diagnosing open fuses, missing phases, faulty contacts, and voltage drops., • Troubleshooting contactors, motor starters, overloads, and three-phase motors., • Reading electrical schematics and following ladder diagrams to locate faults., • Understanding machine safety circuits, emergency stops, and guard interlocks., • Diagnosing both mechanical and electrical equipment failures., • Investigating intermittent machine problems by identifying and capturing the cause before resetting the equipment., • Following proper LOTO procedures and established electrical safety practices. This position requires genuine hands-on industrial electrical troubleshooting experience in addition to mechanical maintenance skills. Candidates whose experience is limited primarily to basic mechanical repairs, equipment operation, or component replacement without electrical diagnostic capabilities may not be a suitable fit. Why Join Us? • Competitive compensation of $30.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience and technical qualifications., • Full-time, direct-hire opportunity., • Flexible scheduling with 1st or 2nd shift availability., • Hands-on work with industrial manufacturing and metal processing equipment., • Opportunity to utilize both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills., • Stable manufacturing environment., • Opportunity to work with a variety of industrial machinery and equipment. If you are an experienced industrial maintenance professional with strong mechanical skills and the ability to independently troubleshoot electrical systems, motors, controls, and industrial machinery, we want to hear from you. Apply today! \nCompany Description Delta Personnel Services is a premier, full-service staffing and recruiting agency that has been connecting top talent with leading businesses across New Jersey since 1985. We specialize in providing workforce solutions across diverse sectors, including light industrial, manufacturing, logistics, administrative, finance, and specialized fields. Delta Personnel Services is a premier, full-service staffing and recruiting agency that has been connecting top talent with leading businesses across New Jersey since 1985. We specialize in providing workforce solutions across diverse sectors, including light industrial, manufacturing, logistics, administrative, finance, and specialized fields.