Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Superior Skilled Trades; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Growth opportunity

Direct-hire, full-time

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades currently seeks a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic in Hackettstown, NJ, to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial food processing equipment, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fryers, packaging equipment, conveyors, and related systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical work, while documenting activities and minimizing downtime.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial processing and packaging equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills are a plus.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Basic welding/fabrication experience is a plus.
• Forklift certification is a plus, or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication, organization, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fryers, packaging equipment, conveyors, and other production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Maintain loading dock equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, motors, bearings, belts, gearboxes, and lubrication systems.
• Complete and document preventive maintenance activities and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Identify potential equipment issues and take proactive steps to prevent production downtime.
• Work closely with Production, QA, and approved outside vendors.
• Assist with equipment selection, installation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, GMP, SQF, and USDA requirements.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical basics

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Reading diagrams

Tool proficiency

Safety compliance

Documentation skills

Independent worker

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Hackettstown, NJ | Direct Hire | Full-Time | On-Site

Superior Skilled Trades is hiring for a direct opportunity with a client in Hackettstown, NJ. We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial food manufacturing equipment while supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

Pay: $23 - $37

Schedule: Monday – Friday 3pm – 1am

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fryers, packaging equipment, conveyors, and other production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Maintain loading dock equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, motors, bearings, belts, gearboxes, and lubrication systems.
• Complete and document preventive maintenance activities and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Identify potential equipment issues and take proactive steps to prevent production downtime.
• Work closely with Production, QA, and approved outside vendors.
• Assist with equipment selection, installation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, GMP, SQF, and USDA requirements.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial processing and packaging equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills are a plus.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Basic welding/fabrication experience is a plus.
• Forklift certification is a plus, or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication, organization, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Reliable, safety‑conscious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing food manufacturing organization
• Direct‑hire, full-time opportunity