Food-Processing Maintenance Tech: Welder & Machinist

SourcePro Search, LLC; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician in New Jersey to ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently in a food processing setting. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, welding, and timely repairs to minimize downtime.

You will perform diagnostics, service, and installations, while upholding strict safety and quality standards. Collaboration across production, engineering, and quality teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a HS diploma with electronics/mechanics training; a 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience in manufacturing or food processing.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, HVAC, welding (TIG and MIG).
• Demonstrated knowledge of motors, pneumatic tools, conveyors, programmable controllers, and motor control troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and collaborate with multiple levels and outside vendors.
• Willingness to work long days, weekends, and overtime.
• Honest, hardworking, dependable.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance per schedule; lubrication, adjustments, and cleaning.
• Inspect and ensure safety features and equipment are functioning properly at all times.
• Perform major repairs and installations to machinery and equipment; report safety issues as needed.
• Maintain parts inventory and assist in updating PM and master plans.
• Provide technical assistance to production lines as required.
• Operate CMMS to track PMs, repairs, and emergencies.
• Train new team members on proper use, maintenance, and repair of machinery.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

TIG welding

MIG welding

HVAC skills

Fabrication

Electrical troubleshooting

Conveyor systems

Education

HS diploma with electronics/mechanics training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician in New Jersey to ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently in a food processing setting. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, welding, and timely repairs to minimize downtime.

You will perform diagnostics, service, and installations, while upholding strict safety and quality standards. Collaboration across production, engineering, and quality teams is essential.