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Overview

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Lead Mechanic responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, and maintenance of mechanical equipment in a safe and professional manner. The Lead Mechanic will prioritize daily activities, ensure necessary tools and materials are available, and report maintenance activities effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Review and perform oversight of work-orders and requisitions.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.
  • Be available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
  • Respond to emergency repairs during off hours and be on call.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  • Operate mobile equipment including industrial forklifts and manlifts.
  • Perform preventive and repair maintenance procedures safely and professionally.
  • Identify and repair potential safety hazards.
  • Communicate effectively via radio using three-part communication.
  • Participate in operations functions including equipment inspections and cleaning.
  • Use various machine shop equipment safely.
  • Identify and maintain hand tools and portable power tools.
  • Travel to other facilities for technical support.
  • Address improvement opportunities proactively.
  • Assist in training other employees.
  • Direct those assigned to assist in maintenance tasks.
  • Complete Corporate and Plant Training Programs.
  • Use measuring tools to calculate lengths, surface areas, and volumes.
  • Follow safety and environmental procedures and report hazards.
  • Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
  • Complete Environmental Management System and Compliance Training.
  • Work rotating shifts if requested.
  • Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
  • Anticipate and troubleshoot equipment problems.
  • Provide expertise on equipment repairs and reference O&M Manuals.
  • Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on operating equipment in a Waste-to-Energy facility.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in welding practices.

Requirements

  • High School diploma (GED) required.
  • Tech Schooling Experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in the Industrial or Power Industry Maintenance Field, or 2 years' experience as a 1st class Mechanic.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Software; Excel, Word, Office.
  • Ability to read and record measurements with precision.
  • Proficient in welding, soldering, brazing, and pipe fitting.
  • Maintain a positive work environment.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
  • Work rotating shifts if requested.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO
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How this job compares in Westville, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $30–$40/hr across 87 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Westville, NJ

Westville, NJ is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 146 other active welding openings from 104 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

WIN Waste Innovations currently has 1 other opening live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are gpac (11), DC Fabricators (4), and WSP in the U.S. (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Lyndhurst at $33/hr and South Plainfield at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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