Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Elgen Staffing
Location: Watertown
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of custom home furnishings, has an immediate need for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic, to join their winning team in Watertown.

Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.



Our candidate of choice will be responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the production goals and corporate values.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedules, completes, and documents Preventative Maintenance on equipment and machinery on a regular basis
Perform maintenance and repairs on sewing machines, such as quilting machines, tape edge, overlock, chainstitch, and lockstitch
Perform simple machinist duties to diagnose problematic situations
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Trouble-shoots and diagnoses minor repairs, replace or repair parts and tests and adjusts as needed
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
Installs new equipment
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meter, and material handling equipment in performing duties
Completes enhancement projects or change outs for production safety, capability or capacity
Detects faulty operation and/or defective materials and reports to proper management
Coordinates special projects as directed by Plant Manager
Meet standards for completion of all assignments
Address any problems to ensure quality control per instructions and guidelines; reports defective materials and equipment
Utilize personal protective equipment and continuously adheres to safety guidelines



KEY REQUIREMENTS:

1 -2 years' experience in similar role
Ability to read, interpret and understand diagrams and blueprints
Working knowledge of industrial sewing machines in an industrial environment. Familiar with single needle and sergers.
Able to work at a fast pace, and handle stressful situations in a professional manner





Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!



Elgen Staffing is the fastest growing staffing agency in New Jersey. With a deep understanding of today's hiring trends and technologies we have the ability to leverage the most effective recruiting methods to find the best candidates across numerous markets and industries and place them into the appropriate position successfully. Please allow us to help you find your dream job today!

Keywords: Elgen Staffing, Carol Stream , Maintenance Mechanic, Engineering , Watertown, Illinois