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Joulé

Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Joulé, Orangeburg, New York, United States

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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic / Sr. Location: Orangeburg, NY Type: 6+ month contract Pay: Depending upon experience, $35/hour - $45/hour Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Start Date: ASAP Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic / Sr. Mechanic to join our team in Orangeburg, NY. This role involves performing maintenance, repair, overhaul, and setup of all plant operating equipment, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and maintaining production and support machinery essential for the manufacture of diagnostic products. Schedule & Compensation Overtime available On-call coverage: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM every six weeks once trained Minimum 4 hours paid if called in 10% shift differential during on-call week Education High School Diploma or GED required Experience Requirements Senior Mechanic: Minimum 7 years of experience Mechanic: Minimum 5 years of experience Must-Have Qualifications Commute under 45 minutes (due to on-call requirement) Electrical and electronics knowledge Experience with packaging and filling equipment (strong plus) Key Responsibilities Diagnose and repair plant equipment, including: Filling and packaging machines Lyophilization (freeze-drying) and support equipment Stoppering and closure machinery Labeling, packaging, and finishing equipment Conveying, transferring, and materials handling systems Replace/repair bearings, gears, shafts, sprockets, valves, belts, supply lines, and components in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic drive/control systems. Disassemble, clean, lubricate, repair, and reassemble equipment for preventive maintenance or overhauls. Perform installation, repair, and maintenance on building facilities. Construct or relocate office spaces as required. Maintain accurate records, including logs, maintenance histories, supplier lists, stock records, and equipment manuals. Equipment & Systems Maintained Filling & Packaging Machinery – equipment for filling diagnostic products and preparing them for shipment Lyophilization & Support Equipment – freeze-drying systems critical for product preservation Stoppering & Closure Machinery – sealing systems for vials and containers Labeling, Packaging & Finishing Equipment – systems for product labeling and final packaging Conveying, Transferring & Material Handling Systems – equipment supporting product and material flow in manufacturing Ref: #558-Scientific