For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners' client is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Assistant to join its team in Lakewood, NJ.

Our client has a proud history beginning over 80 years ago, well before recycling was as popular as it currently is. Today, our client has grown to become one of the largest independent processors of recyclables in the Northeast, serving a large customer base that includes Municipalities, Counties, and Commercial entities.

The Maintenance Mechanic Assistant reports to the Maintenance Mechanic. They are responsible for assisting the mechanic in repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, conveyors, industrial controls, switches, relays, and other production equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic Assistant will help the mechanic in diagnosing machinery components and determining if and when adjustments and repairs are required. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn the Maintenance Mechanic trade from the ground up and is looking to grow in this field.  This will be for the third shift (overnight) and is typically 10-hour shifts (Monday to Friday) with occasional Saturday’s.

• Troubleshoot and perform electrical and mechanical repairs as needed on the plant equipment
• Ensure operation of the mechanical equipment and machinery by performing preventative maintenance
• Perform daily inspection of all equipment to minimize unforeseen breakdowns
• Install wear parts on major industrial equipment such as conveyors, glass breakers, screens, etc.
• Adjusts work priorities as necessary to meet production needs
• Ability to multi-task and work under limited supervision
• Requires a flexible work schedule to support the facility
• Willingness to work overtime on Saturdays and Sundays if needed
• Ability to perform physical requirements such as bending, reaching, stretching, and lifting
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment
• Position requires personal tools
• Acceptable driving record
• Requires good attendance
• Must comply with plant safety practices

• Working knowledge of tools required
• Industrial Mechanical Experience in production style environment a plus
• High School or equivalent
• Programmable Logic Controller Experience as plus
• US Work Authorization
• Fabrication knowledge (MIG / TIG / ARC / OXY ACETYLENE / Brazing, etc.) a plus but not required
• Manual dexterity to evaluate, install and modify equipment
• Will consider recent trade school graduates

Benefits

• Salary up to $20 per hour
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401 (k)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.