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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