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Overview

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the operations team supporting the overall efficiency and functionality of the facility.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures machine operation and limits downtime by performing regular inspections and documenting potential issues.
  • Diagnoses and repairs machine breakdowns in a timely and professional manner to meet production demands.
  • Practices strict Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) safety procedures and utilizes appropriate PPE at all times.
  • Accurately documents all work performed, including work orders, inspection logs, and parts requests, in accordance with company policy.
  • Generates parts requests for emergency repairs and assists in maintaining necessary inventory levels.
  • Performs general building and facilities repairs as necessary to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Collaborates on equipment modifications aimed at improving operational efficiency or minimizing recurring breakdowns.
  • Works closely with and engages with the maintenance team to resolve complex issues.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of experience in general maintenance, building maintenance, automotive, construction, plumbing, and electrical experience.
  • Basic understanding of hand tools, power tools, motors, and chain drives.
  • Basic understanding of 120vAC and 24vDC systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals to determine proper operation and order replacement parts.
  • Ability to work with equipment OEMs directly for technical support when necessary.
  • Proficiency in general computer functions for data entry and communication.
  • Ability to recognize hazards and various sources of energy (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic).
  • Ability to work safely and follow specific maintenance instructions.
  • Completion of a Technical School program or relevant vocational training is highly preferred.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy equipment, and work in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: Pennsauken, New Jersey
  • Pay Range: $20 - $28 per hour BOE

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Pennsauken Township, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $24/hr, this posting comes in about 27% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $28–$40/hr across 102 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 11% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Pennsauken Township, NJ

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Pennsauken Township, NJ, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 161 other active welding openings from 121 employers. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Valcor Engineering Corporation (6), UPS (4), and Depot Connect International (4). 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 Newark at $35/hr and Cherry Hill at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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