Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Snack Innovations Inc; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Snack Innovations Inc, located in Piscataway Township, New Jersey, seeks an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with at least 5 years of experience in food processing and packaging machinery repair. This role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of AC/DC motors, and pneumatics. The position includes a flexible schedule with the possibility of night, holiday, and weekend shifts, making it ideal for dedicated professionals looking to thrive in an innovative company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food processing and packaging equipment maintenance.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics, instrumentation, and sensor calibration.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair machinery components.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain service records.
• Train factory operators on food processing and packaging equipment.

Skills

AC and DC motors and wiring

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Snack Innovations is a leading manufacturer of better-for-you salty snack food located in Piscataway NJ. We produce a wide range of snack chips, sticks, straws, curls, popcorn, on 10 fully automated production and packaging lines. We operate 3-shifts 24/hours Monday-Friday.

We are seeking experienced mechanics specializing in Food Processing and Packaging machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in: AC and DC motors and wiring, 1 phase vs.3 phases voltage, electrical components, pneumatics, hydraulics, relays, etc. with flexible work schedule, including the ability to work nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Responsibilities

Install, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, system components of all food manufacturing machinery, packaging machinery, and material handling equipment; i.e. baking and popcorn machinery, oil delivery systems, dry powder seasoning distribution systems, chocolate drizzle and enrobing components, sifters, conveyors, hoppers, VFFS bagger equipment, cartoners, air compressor equipment, etc.

Install, repair, or replace electrical devices such as transformers, relays, circuit breakers, starters, safety and limit switches, AC / DC motors, positive displacement and transfer pumps, etc.

Perform preventative maintenance checklists. And maintain spare parts inventory for manufacturing and packaging equipment and re-order as necessary. Maintain service and repair records.

Train factory operators on the operation of all food processing and packaging equipment using best practice, safety, and efficiency.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of experience in repairing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and maintenance, of food processing and packaging equipment in a manufacturing facility (preferably food).

Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics; instrumentation and sensor calibration; variable frequency drives; AC/DC motors.

Excellent problem-solving skills; Effective written and verbal communication skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment where a broad range of tasks may be required. And must be able to work in a cold environment and in confined spaces. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Must possess a strong safety ethic.

Must be able to lift 50lbs.

• Bi-Lingual is a plus