Maintenance Mechanic - Electrician - 1st Shift

WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX?

TekniPlex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. We are currently hiring a 1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic - Electrician for our Ridgefield, NJ facility. The pay for this union role is $27.95 per hour.

JOB SUMMARY

Working within established guidelines, a Maintenance Mechanic - Electrician combines the traditional role of a maintenance mechanic with advanced expertise in electrical systems and troubleshooting. They are responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of both mechanical and electrical components within a facility or industrial setting, according to Connected Competence. This specialized role is critical in environments where complex machinery, automation, and control systems are prevalent, such as manufacturing plants, hospitals, and large commercial facilities. The pay for this union role is $27.95 per hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical malfunctions: Utilizing expertise in electrical schematics, circuits, and systems to pinpoint problems and perform repairs on equipment, wiring, and components.
• Troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility assets: Applying both mechanical and electrical knowledge to identify and resolve issues with production lines, industrial machinery, and building infrastructure.
• Preventative and corrective maintenance: Developing and executing preventative maintenance plans for electrical systems and machinery, as well as responding to emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Installation and support: Installing new electrical systems, equipment, and components, ensuring proper electrical connections and system integration.
• Safety and compliance: Adhering to relevant electrical codes, safety regulations (like Lockout/Tagout procedures and OSHA standards), and industry best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and spare parts inventory, often using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Understanding and interpreting technical information: The ability to read and work with electrical schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and equipment manuals is essential for effective troubleshooting and repair.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school Diploma or equivalent required; vocational training, two-year degree, certificates, or equivalent experience from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Ability to obtain or currently have a BLACK SEAL BOILER certificate.
• 5+ years industry work experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete timecards and work orders.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.  Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Company

Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

 

 

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