Food Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic – Direct Hire

SST Direct; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking experienced Maintenance Mechanics for direct hire opportunities in a food manufacturing environment in Hackettstown, NJ. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to minimize downtime and keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Join a team that values hands-on problem solving and reliable preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance mechanic experience; food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.
• Experience with industrial production and packaging equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, belts, and gearboxes.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial production equipment.
• Maintain fryers, packaging/sealing machines, conveyors, motors, bearings, belts, gearboxes, and lubrication systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including loading dock equipment.
• Maintain forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Read equipment manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to diagnose mechanical issues.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting involving motors, sensors, controls, and wiring as needed.
• Complete preventive maintenance documentation and respond to emergency equipment repairs.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs and maintenance.
• Work closely with Production and QA teams to reduce equipment downtime.
• Follow all plant safety, USDA, SQF, GMP, and food safety requirements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics/diagrams

Electrical troubleshooting (basic)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking experienced Maintenance Mechanics for direct hire opportunities in a food manufacturing environment in Hackettstown, NJ. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to minimize downtime and keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Join a team that values hands-on problem solving and reliable preventive maintenance.