Mechanical Engineer (Hamilton, NJ)

Weber Scientific, Inc. (Weber) is seeking a dependable Mechanic to join our manufacturing team in Hamilton, New Jersey. This position plays a key role in ensuring product quality through in-process inspection and continuous adjustment, while also contributing to process improvements, efficiency gains, and safe, organized shop operations.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• A BS in mechanical or electrical engineering (required)
• Experience in industrial packaging equipment, automation systems, and manufacturing support environments (at least 5 years, required)
• Must have hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment (required)
• Strong visual inspection skills (required)
• Technical skills include PLC troubleshooting, Siemens systems, VFD programming, electrical testing, diagram reading/writing, and industrial automation support (required)
• Leadership experience, from managing technicians, coordinating projects, supporting equipment installations, and helping improve customer efficiency and equipment reliability
• Ability to correctly perform basic-to-moderately complex mathematical calculations
• Ability to read and properly use precise measuring equipment
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety guidelines
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently, with minimum of supervision
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of hand tools and mechanical assemblies
• Ability to Stand, walk, and engage in other moderately rigorous physical activity (including stooping, reaching, handling tools, and ascending/descending stairs or ladders) for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30lbs above waist level
• Exposure to moderate high noise levels (PPE provided)
• Ability to work in tight, awkward, and confined spaces as needed.

Mechanic duties include, but are not limited to:

• Commissioning, installing, programming, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining machines and instruments, including filling machines, rotary capping machines, unscramblers, checkweighers, taping machines, autoclaves, custom machinery, etc.
• Adjusting machinery, within procedural limits, to optimize performance on a regular basis
• Monitoring speeds and feeds for most efficient and safe operation
• Installing fixtures and using set-up sheets
• Maintaining logs, documentation, manuals, and calibrations
• Maintaining work area and equipment in an organized manner
• Performing preventive maintenance and following company safety protocols
• Collaborating with team members to resolve machining or setup challenges and problems
• Performing secondary operations on manual machines
• Helping to identify potential problems

The pay range for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 hourly. Weber has a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, health and dependent care FSA plans, employee assistance program, 20 days of paid time off per year for sick leave and/or vacation, 6 paid holidays per year, 3 days paid bereavement leave, and 401(k).

To apply for this position please access the company’s job posting at: https://portal.iehlabs.com/applyatieh.html#6a15c448b7a8d73eb39a8fbf

After navigating to the URL listed above, you will be asked to complete optional self-identification surveys and submit your cover letter, resume and references in a combined, single PDF.

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