Adecco is assisting a local client in
Hamilton, NJ in their search for a
Lead Electro-Mechanical Technician. This is a contract (possible contract to hire) role on
1st Shift - Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, but with ability to support alternate shifts when required. If you meet the qualifications below, apply now!
Core Responsibilities:
Electrical Systems (50%)
• Troubleshoot 5V, 12V, and 24VDC control systems
• Diagnose PCB-based machine control boards (power supply, I/O boards, relay boards)
• Identify failed electrical components such as fuses, capacitors, relays, connectors, regulators, and ICs
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder diagrams
• Trace PLC inputs and outputs for I/O level diagnostics (no programming required)
• Diagnose sensors, safety circuits, and interlocks
• Test and verify power supplies and signal integrity
• Execute structured electrical preventive maintenance
• Perform basic soldering and board-level repair when feasible
• Support electrical upgrades and machine improvements
Mechanical Systems (50%)
• Troubleshoot pneumatic systems including solenoids, cylinders, regulators, valves, and airlines
• Repair or replace bearings, belts, chains, couplings, and drive components
• Perform motor alignment and mechanical adjustments
• Diagnose mechanical failures causing downtime or quality issues
• Support equipment rebuilds and mechanical overhauls
• Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, and drive systems
• Execute mechanical preventive maintenance tasks
• Inspect wear components and implement reliability improvements
Production Support & Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Support production changeovers, ensuring equipment is mechanically prepared for new product runs
• Troubleshoot mechanical jam-ups, material flow issues, and feed problems
• Diagnose and correct misalignment, product handling issues, and mechanical causes of line stoppages
• Support line startup and stabilization after changeovers
Preventive Maintenance & Calibration Support
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) tasks in accordance with maintenance schedules and procedures
• Support calibration activities (CAL) on production and quality equipment as required
• Ensure PM and CAL tasks are completed accurately and documented in CMMS
• Identify equipment conditions during PM inspections that could lead to future failures or downtime
• Maintain PM and calibration completion rates above 95% while ensuring tasks are executed according to documented procedures
Production Coordination & Downtime Response
• Coordinate directly with the Production Supervisor during equipment failures to prioritize repairs and restore production safely and efficiently
• Communicate downtime status, root cause, and estimated recovery time to the Plant Manager when failures impact production schedules or exceed normal repair thresholds
• Support plant leadership in determining recovery actions during extended downtime events
• Document failure causes and corrective actions in the CMMS to prevent repeat failures
• Track repeat equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability
Lead Technician Responsibilities
• Serve as escalation point for complex electrical or mechanical failures
• Mentor and guide junior technicians in structured troubleshooting
• Improve troubleshooting methodology across the team
• Reduce repeat equipment failures
• Enforce LOTO and machine safety standards
• Ensure Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in regulated manufacturing environments
• Maintain accurate work orders and repair history in the CMMS
Required Qualifications
• 1-2 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Knowledge low-voltage electrical troubleshooting experience (5-24VDC systems)
• Mechanical maintenance experience on automated equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Proficient with multimeter diagnostics
• Experience working inside electrical control panels
• Basic soldering capability
• Familiar with CMMS systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel)
• Bilingual (Spanish or Polish) a plus
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to systematically troubleshoot equipment failures using schematics, instrumentation, and logical fault isolation techniques
Pay Details: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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