Maintenance Mechanic
Full-Time
Rockaway, New Jersey
05/06/2026
Compensation: 25.00-40.00 / Hourly
Benefit Offered: YES
Our client, a global leader in metals manufacturing, has an immediate need for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic, to join their winning team in Rockaway.
Our candidate of choice will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and construction of mechanical equipment and systems on the plant. Such equipment includes, but is not limited to hydraulic presses, steam hammers, furnaces, boilers, manipulators, CNC machines, and gantries. The millwright will interact with pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, gas and water.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings and all plant machinery, equipment, facilities and other installations. Be familiar with pneumatic and hydraulics to read simple prints and sketches.
- Make repairs and adjustment or replacement of worn or defective parts.
- Have the ability to do common methods of rigging and handling of heavy machinery of parts safely.
- Knowledge of piping for steam, air, gas, water, and hydraulic systems.
- Experience with tools such as threaders, drills, and saws.
- Perform general building and electrical repairs involved with mechanical work.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the forging industry.
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, construction, plumbing, and hydraulic
- Able to lift 35lb
- Experience with reading blueprints and sketches
- Strong work ethic
Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!
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