Machine Shop Assistant

Machine Shop Assistant

17 Sep 2025
New Jersey, North jersey 00000 North jersey USA

Machine Shop Assistant

Sheet metal fabricator and CNC machine shop in Mahwah, NJ seeking a motivated and responsible individual to perform various shop duties. Must have experience working in a manufacturing production environment, particularly in the operation of machinery and efficient in performing repetitive tasks.

Position Overview:

The Machine Shop Assistant will support our production team, ensuring the smooth operation of our process flow. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves various functions of general shop help as listed below.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate machinery – brushing sheet metal, belt sanders, saws, CNC Mill changeovers, Bridgeport tapping machines, powder coat, blast, etc

Processing of incoming material deliveries; weigh and process scrap material

Basic preventative maintenance of equipment – changing of filters, routine cleanings, etc

Misc - washing, tumbling parts, various duties as needed

Qualifications:

Experience: minimum 2 years in a production manufacturing setting

Knowledge of machining processes and tools

Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities

Skills and Competencies:

Strengths: Mechanical Aptitude, skilled with their hands and able to perform repetitive tasks efficiently

Attention to Detail: Strong ability to detect and correct quality issues

Problem-solving: Identify root causes quickly and implement corrective actions

Work commitment: Self-motivated individual with the desire to continually improve

Communication: Excellent verbal skills and collaboration with the team

Organizational: Ability to multi-task and maintain focus on multiple tasks while prioritizing workload effectively

Work Environment:

Repetitive tasks in a manufacturing production environment

Standing for long periods in a manufacturing environment

Work independently and efficiently to maintain time sensitive production schedule

Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Schedule: Monday through Friday – 7:00am to 3:30pm

RESUME REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION

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