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Posted August 19, 2026

Maintenance Mechanic

Spectrum Staffing Services
Rahway, NJ, US Full Time
35USD - 38USD per hour

Job DescriptionJob Description SUMMARY Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll help keep production running by maintaining,...

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Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll help keep production running by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment and facility systems. This role offers hands-on technical work, opportunities to expand your mechanical skills, and the chance to make a direct impact on equipment reliability and operational efficiency.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
  • Complete scheduled PMs and accurately document maintenance activities in a maintenance management system.
  • Support welding, fabrication, pipe fitting, and machine shop projects as needed.
  • Repair and maintain HVAC, plumbing, lighting, heating systems, pumps, forklifts, and other facility equipment.
  • Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to minimize downtime.
  • Safely operate maintenance tools, hand tools, welders, grinders, lifts, and other shop equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety and quality procedures.
  • Assist with equipment installations, facility improvements, and other maintenance projects as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Trade school education or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred.
  • 3–5 years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing maintenance experience.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Experience with welding and metal fabrication; certification is a plus.
  • Familiarity with forklifts, scissor lifts, machine shop equipment, and power tools.
  • Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn maintenance software.
  • Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible hours when needed.


BENEFITS

  • Stable full-time opportunity with consistent hours.
  • Hands-on work with a wide variety of industrial equipment and facility systems.
  • Opportunity to expand technical maintenance, welding, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Collaborative maintenance team supporting continuous improvement and operational reliability.
  • Long-term career growth within a manufacturing environment.
\nCompany Description

With over thirty-five years of Recruiting, Staffing and HR Consulting experience providing nationwide service to many of the largest organizations in the country, Spectrum has achieved a level of experience and expertise that benefits our clients, candidates and contractors. Through an in depth analysis of our client’s organization, we develop an understanding of the skills and experience required for the successful candidate or contractor.

EXPERTISE:
Our Staffing Consultants are specialists in Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.

STAFFING OPTIONS:
Spectrum offers a number of staffing options including, Direct Hire, Contract, Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer).

CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:
Spectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the country and developing a working relationship with them to secure the career opportunities that will match their skills, experience and personal aspirations.

OPEN POSITIONS:
To apply online for our career opportunities go to our job board. www.spectrumstaffingusa.com

SPECIALTIES:
Areas of specialization include: Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.

Company Description

With over thirty-five years of Recruiting, Staffing and HR Consulting experience providing nationwide service to many of the largest organizations in the country, Spectrum has achieved a level of experience and expertise that benefits our clients, candidates and contractors. Through an in depth analysis of our client’s organization, we develop an understanding of the skills and experience required for the successful candidate or contractor. \r\n\r\nEXPERTISE: \r\nOur Staffing Consultants are specialists in Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement. \r\n\r\nSTAFFING OPTIONS: \r\nSpectrum offers a number of staffing options including, Direct Hire, Contract, Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer).\r\n \r\nCANDIDATE COMMITMENT: \r\nSpectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the country and developing a working relationship with them to secure the career opportunities that will match their skills, experience and personal aspirations.\r\n\r\nOPEN POSITIONS:\r\nTo apply online for our career opportunities go to our job board. www.spectrumstaffingusa.com\r\n\r\nSPECIALTIES: \r\nAreas of specialization include: Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.

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