Millwright/Mechanical Maintenance

We are seeking a Mechanical Technician for a manufacturing facility in Hamilton, NJ . This role is responsible for maintaining automated manufacturing equipment through electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. The technician will also serve as a lead resource for complex equipment issues, support production operations, and help reduce equipment downtime.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with strong electrical diagnostic and mechanical maintenance skills who can support equipment reliability in a regulated manufacturing environment.
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Shift: 1st shift, 6 am - 2:30 pm
This role entails maintaining and improving the performance of automated manufacturing equipment. The Mechanical Technician will troubleshoot low-voltage electrical systems, diagnose mechanical failures, perform preventive maintenance, and support production changeovers. This position also serves as a technical escalation point, guiding junior technicians, coordinating repairs with production leadership, and ensuring maintenance work is properly documented.
Troubleshoot low-voltage electrical control systems, including 5V, 12V, and 24VDC systems.
Diagnose machine control boards, power supplies, relays, sensors, fuses, and other electrical components.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Use multimeters and other diagnostic tools to identify equipment failures.
Perform basic soldering and circuit board repairs when feasible.
Troubleshoot pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, solenoids, and regulators.
Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, and other automated production equipment.
Perform electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
Support production changeovers, line startups, and troubleshooting of jams, feed problems, and material flow issues.
Assist with equipment calibration activities and maintain accurate records in the CMMS maintenance system.
Complete preventive maintenance and calibration tasks according to established procedures and schedules.
Coordinate with production supervisors to prioritize repairs and restore equipment safely and efficiently.
Communicate equipment failures, repair progress, and downtime issues to plant leadership as needed.
Document equipment failures, repairs, and corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.
Serve as a technical resource for complex electrical and mechanical issues and help guide junior technicians.
High School Diploma or GED

• 1-3 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting low-voltage electrical systems (5-24VDC)
• Experience maintaining and repairing automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical schematics
• Experience working with electrical control panels and multimeter diagnostics
• Familiarity with CMMS maintenance systems
• Basic soldering experience

Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repair.
Preventive maintenance techniques.
Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Multimeter use and electrical testing.
Pneumatic systems maintenance.
Basic circuit board repair and soldering.
Equipment changeovers and production line troubleshooting.
CMMS documentation and maintenance recordkeeping.
Communication and coordination with production personnel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook and Excel.

This is a hands-on position requiring the technician to spend approximately 80% of the shift on their feet in the production area.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients and candidates with a personal touch. ProStaff Workforce Solutions is a group of industry experts-many hailing from larger agencies-who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands-on and flexible environment, with attention to detail. Our mission is to match quality people with quality jobs and quality companies to maximize productivity and profitability. We develop long-term relationships and provide a level of customer service and expertise that instill confidence and trust in our client companies and candidates.
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Direct deposit

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits