Maintenance Mechanic II

About the role

Location:  USA - Port Murray, NJ

Hours: Full-Time

Type of Contract: Permanent

Borealis is now Borouge International. Essential Materials, advancing the world.

Make Maintenance Real!

We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic II for a growing and expanding manufacturing company!  Not just a job but an opportunity!

Responsibilities

•        Diagnose, troubleshoot, and take corrective action / repair of industrial machinery preventing costly down-time

•        Preventive, Predictive and Corrective Maintenance

•        Lubrication, inspecting, adjustment and calibration

•        Installation and fabrication of project upgrades for new systems & equipment

•        Reading and understanding mechanical blueprints

•        Troubleshooting different systems and equipment including; motors, gear reducers, mixers, extruders, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, steam systems, bearings and similar systems and equipment associated with a compounding and extrusion line.

•        Mig, Stick or TIG welding for repairs and small fabrication projects

•        Installation and repairs of piping systems

•        General troubleshooting of electrical motors and systems from 12V up to 480V

•        Troubleshoot and repair automated machinery, knowledge of level sensors, temperature sensors and temperature controller, pressure sensors, limit switches, optical sensors and flowmeters

•        Use a wide range of tools and equipment:

o   Power & Hand tools

o   Variety of truck lifts

o   Jacks and hoists

o   Technical manuals and references

o   Measuring devices (squares, micrometers, calipers, voltmeters, ammeters), etc.

•        Minor facility related maintenance and repairs

•        Interaction with all departments, in improvement team-based activities and often dealing with people in crisis situations (equipment breakdown, power outages, etc.).

About you

•        Minimum High School Graduate or GED

•        Trade school training in any of the above areas is preferred

•        Knowledge of steam systems and possession of a NJ High Pressure Black Seal Boiler License is a plus

•        Strong sense of safety awareness, GMP and PPE practices

•        Good Reading, Math Skills and Basic computer skills

•        Strong understanding of bearings, power transmission equipment and rigging

•        Mechanical Aptitude

•        Electrical Power Distribution and Controls Systems Experience is preferred

•        Strong understanding of all classes of motors (DC and AC), pumps, air compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

•        Familiarity with 3 phase, single phase and DC motors

•        Writing Skills for Documentation of Maintenance Work

•        Experience working in a millwright environment

•        Willingness to accept overtime and call-in on short notice

•        Willingness to take training courses or on the job training program to improve skill level

•        Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience in one or more of these trades

Our offer

Borealis has competitive compensation and benefits which you can read more about on our Career Page.

For this role in Port Murray, NJ we also offer:

• 3 weeks Vacation
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical and Dental Coverage from first day of employment
• Bonus
• 401K Match
• $29 - $35/hour depending on experience

Application Process

If you're excited about the prospect of joining our team and being a part of Making It Real, please submit your application via the “apply now” button in the job posting to apply directly.

If you have any questions, please contact Janet Young (Janet.Young@borougeinternational.com). 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed.

At Borealis, we are committed to an equal recruitment process. We value diversity, and all applicants & employees are treated fairly and equally. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression. 
 

Borealis only accepts candidate resumes from recruiters or recruiting agencies if they have been explicitly commissioned by Borealis for a specific recruitment and if the data is provided to us in line with the General Data Protection Regulation. Borealis will not accept or pay fees for candidate resumes of any form or kind that were sent unsolicited to either HR or directly to our hiring managers.

About Borouge International

Borouge Group International AG (Borouge International) is a global leader in polyolefins formed in 2026 through the combination of Borouge Plc, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals. Backed by long-term shareholders XRG, the international investment arm of ADNOC, and OMV, Borouge International brings together world-class assets, advantaged feedstock access and proprietary technology to deliver reliable high-performance polyolefin solutions across consumer products, infrastructure, energy, mobility and advanced products.   

Borouge International combines a differentiated asset base, global reach and deep technical expertise to serve customers across key growth markets. The company is headquartered in Austria, with a regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi and corporate hubs in North America and Asia Pacific.  Learn more about the company: https://www.borougeinternational.com/.