Mechanical Technician

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.

Contract to Hire
Pay Rate: $28–$30/hr.
Shift: 1st shift, 6 am – 2:30 pm

Brief Overview
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.

What you will do

- 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.

- Repair or replace bearings, belts, chains, couplings, motors, and drive components.

- 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.

- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine safety requirements, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

- Duties may vary slightly by location.

Qualifications

- 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

Skills and Abilities

- 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.

- Problem-solving and systematic fault isolation.

- Communication and coordination with production personnel.

- Ability to mentor and guide junior technicians.

- Knowledge of LOTO, machine safety, and Good Documentation Practices.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook and Excel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

- This is a hands-on position requiring the technician to spend approximately 80% of the shift on their feet in the production area.

- Regularly requires sitting or standing, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, and communicating with others.

- Frequently requires lifting and/or moving up to 35 pounds.

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

About ProStaff Workforce Solutions
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.

Our Values

- Integrity

- Commitment

- Quality

- Diversity

Benefits for eligible employees

- Direct deposit

- Weekly pay

- Medical benefits

- 401(k) Plan

Please visit us at https://www.prostaffworkforce.com/ to explore all opportunities.

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