Electro-Mechanical Technician (Direct Hire)

Job Description

Job Description

Electro-Mechanical Technician (Direct Hire)

Location: Edison, NJ
Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Schedule: Flexible – 1st Shift or 2nd Shift Available

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician for a direct hire opportunity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience, particularly with older industrial equipment and legacy systems.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on and experienced working with hydraulics, gear drives, shafts, bearings, motors, and older PLC-controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose issues involving motors, gear drives, shafts, bearings, and conveyors
• Maintain and troubleshoot older PLC-controlled equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Perform inspections to prevent downtime and equipment failures
• Repair and replace worn or damaged components
• Support equipment installations and upgrades
• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of industrial maintenance or electro-mechanical experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, bearings, shafts, gears, and industrial equipment
• Experience with older manufacturing equipment (1970s era preferred)
• Experience troubleshooting older PLC-controlled systems
• Ability to read schematics and mechanical blueprints
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a manufacturing setting

Preferred Experience

• Metal manufacturing, steel fabrication, roll-forming, or similar environment
• Welding or fabrication experience is a plus
• Technical or vocational training in electrical or mechanical maintenance

Compensation & Schedule

• $30.00 - $37.00 per hour based on experience
• Direct hire opportunity (not contract)
• Flexible 1st or 2nd shift available
• Full-time, long-term role