Food Plant Reliability Mechanic

CiboVita Foods; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and company holidays

Job summary

Cibo Vita Foods in Totowa, NJ, is seeking a Reliability Mechanic to keep our production lines humming. You’ll work with Senior Mechanics and the Maintenance Supervisor to diagnose and repair equipment that crafts Nature’s Garden healthy snacks, ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced facility.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, quick problem solving, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for on-the-job training and career growth within the Engineering team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (food/CPG preferred).
• Strong grasp of mechanical systems, electrical components, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial troubleshooting.
• Hands-on skill with motors, belts, chains, bearings, sensors, valves, and production machinery repairs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM manuals.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and safe machine operation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and safety checks across production machinery and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues; identify root causes and execute lasting repairs.
• Install, align, adjust, or relocate equipment to meet production demands and improve throughput.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, manuals, and engineering specs to guide work.
• Ensure equipment and infrastructure comply with OSHA and local safety requirements; maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Document work orders, parts usage, and equipment status in the CMMS; keep supervisors and production leaders informed.
• Contribute ideas to enhance reliability, uptime, and product quality through continuous improvement.
• Build expertise through ongoing training and learning opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical components

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics/drawings

CMMS experience

PLC/automation troubleshooting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Control panels

Job description

Food Plant Reliability MechanicA day in the life at Cibo Vita, Totowa, NJWhen our production lines power up at our Totowa facility, you’re the expert who keeps them humming. You’ll partner with Senior Mechanics and the Maintenance Supervisor to inspect, tune, and repair the equipment that crafts our Nature’s Garden healthy snacks—helping consumers \"Snack With Purpose.\" Your day blends hands-on diagnostics, thoughtful preventive maintenance, and quick-response troubleshooting in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.What you’ll tacklePerform scheduled preventive maintenance and safety checks across production machinery and facility systems.Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues; identify root causes and execute lasting repairs.Install, align, adjust, or relocate equipment to meet production demands and improve throughput.Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, manuals, and engineering specs to guide work.Ensure equipment and infrastructure comply with OSHA and local safety requirements; maintain a clean, safe workspace.Document work orders, parts usage, and equipment status in the CMMS; keep supervisors and production leaders informed.Contribute ideas to enhance reliability, uptime, and product quality through continuous improvement.Build your expertise through ongoing training and learning opportunities.What you bringHigh School Diploma.3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (food/CPG preferred).Strong grasp of mechanical systems, electrical components, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial troubleshooting.Hands-on skill with motors, belts, chains, bearings, sensors, valves, and production machinery repairs.Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM manuals.Knowledge of food safety practices and safe machine operation standards.Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-moving production environment; decisive problem solver.Basic computer skills for work orders and maintenance logs; CMMS experience.Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, control panels, and automation troubleshooting.Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.Physical and environmentalLift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.Frequent bending, twisting, walking, and standing for 8–10+ hours.Work around conveyors and industrial machinery in variable temperatures.Shifts and locationAbility to work any assigned shift (day, night, or overnight).On-site role in Totowa, NJ 07512; reliable commute required.Benefits and growthMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceLife Insurance401(k) with company matchPTO and Company-Paid HolidaysCareer advancement and training opportunitiesWhy Cibo VitaWe combine quality ingredients with innovation to create better-for-you snacks. Join our Engineering team and help elevate reliability, safety, and product excellence for the Nature’s Garden brand.Application & communicationsBy submitting your application and a mobile number, you agree to receive recruitment-related text messages (e.g., scheduling, status updates). Message and data rates may apply; frequency may vary. You can opt out at any time.