Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Maintenance Technician A Production
Food Manufacturing Client | Linden, NJ
Shift: Day Shift
Important Cold Environment Notice
This position operates in a refrigerated production environment, with parts of the facility running as cold as 3438F and freezer areas dropping below freezing. Candidates must be comfortable working in cold conditions for extended periods.
What You'll Be Doing
- Performing advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment including conveyors, automated machinery, and packaging lines
- Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic issues with minimal supervision
- Leading or supporting major repairs, equipment overhauls, and planned shutdown work
- Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics
- Working with PLCs to troubleshoot automated equipment faults
- Mentoring junior technicians (Tech B/C) on the floor as needed
- Documenting all maintenance activity through the CMMS system
- Following GMP, food safety, and safety protocols on the production floor
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Direct experience with conveyors and automated production equipment
- PLC troubleshooting experience required
- Food manufacturing background strongly preferred
- Comfortable working in a cold/refrigerated environment for the duration of the shift
- Ability to work independently and lead on complex repairs
- Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset