Food Packaging Machine Technician - Onsite Changeover Pro

Aerotek; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Machine Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Piscataway, NJ. The position focuses on setting up, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting packaging machinery in a food manufacturing environment to ensure safe, high-quality production.

Responsibilities include changeovers, machine adjustments, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with teams to maintain efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Ability to perform changeovers with minimal downtime.
• Familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate carton flow and related production equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and within required timeframes.
• Perform periodic checks on equipment to identify issues and resolve problems as they arise.
• Perform changeovers from one product format to another, ensuring minimal downtime and accurate setup.
• Complete all necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper startup and operation of multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate and monitor multiple machines simultaneously to maintain consistent product quality and minimize unplanned stops.
• Communicate effectively with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal waste of time and materials.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on packaging machines, including light adjustments and minor repairs.
• Assist in troubleshooting machine-related issues to restore optimal operation quickly.
• Use hand tools to set up and adjust packaging lines as needed.
• Report any food safety or product quality issues promptly to plant management.
• Keep machines and the surrounding work area clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Follow standardized work procedures and adhere strictly to safe work practices.
• Support and contribute to a continuous improvement environment by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and equipment performance.
• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and all applicable food safety guidelines.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Machine setup

Changeovers

Preventive maintenance

English fluency

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Team communication

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Machine Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Piscataway, NJ. The position focuses on setting up, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting packaging machinery in a food manufacturing environment to ensure safe, high-quality production.

Responsibilities include changeovers, machine adjustments, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with teams to maintain efficiency and product quality.