Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Empire Blended Products has been manufacturing specialty cement products since 1946. Our state of the art, computerized manufacturing plant in Bayville, NJ produces our wide line of high-quality products used throughout the industry. We also offer private labeling, toll manufacturing, custom packaging, warehousing and transportation. Empire Blended has been growing rapidly and is expanding to include new lines, customers, and territories. We are seeking a sharp, ambitious professional to support the expansion and we welcome you to explore an employment opportunity with us.

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and focus on maintaining a smoothly running facility in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on position and will require a keen ability to navigate and fix state-of-the-art factory machinery. Work will be in a heavy industrial environment and the Mechanic must be comfortable working in conditions that may be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy. We are seeking a highly responsible individual that thrives in an autonomous workplace. The Mechanic will be supplied with specialized company tools while a personal toolbox is welcome.

Duties include:

• Maintaining a smoothly operating facility by locating problem sources, removing defective parts, and determining replacements for machinery and plants.
• Ensuring peak operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through a required familiarity with mechanics.
• Managing detailed maintenance records, recording work performed and parts used.

Maintaining the following facilities and equipment including:

• Our 9 interconnected buildings.
• Our 15 storage silos, including but not limited to fill lines, dust control/collection, aeration, level indicators, slide gates, screw conveyors.
• 2 large and 1 small dust collection system.
• Mechanical and electrical weighing systems including multiple scales and load cells.
• 8 ribbon and paddle blenders.
• 14 individual filling machines of various types (air, impeller, screw, and vibratory).
• Belt, roller, bucket, screw, and accumulator conveyers.
• 3 stretch wrap machines.
• 3 air compressors with regulators, oilers, and moisture separators.
• Blowers for material movement.
• Heat seal equipment.

Requirements:

• High school degree.
• At least 5 years of fast paced mechanical experience.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Possess adequate time management.
• Exceptional mechanical skills.
• Welding / Torching skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and diagnose.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical – 12v, 24v, 120v, 240v, 480v – Safely.
• Proficient in carpentry and plumbing.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability to learn new equipment as we grow.
• Experience and confidence in maintaining the equipment efficiently.
• Willingness to work weekends depending on workload.

Benefits:

• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision coverage after 3 months' employment.
• 401k Matching plan after 1 year of employment.
• Daily overtime / Time and a half on weekends.
• 9 Paid holidays.
• Opportunity for growth as the company grows.

Salary:

• $29 - $33 an hour based on experience.