Industrial Refrigeration Electromechanic–Bilingual

Cryopak; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Cryopak in Edison, New Jersey is seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic to ensure the efficient operation of industrial freezers and production equipment. You'll be responsible for conducting maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs while adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance role, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and possess strong mechanical skills. Join Cryopak to support our commitment to innovative cold chain solutions while enjoying a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance mechanic role.
• Knowledge of electric motors, relays, PLCs, and related equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs multiple times a day.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs of industrial freezers and production equipment.
• Monitor performance and identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Prepare machinery for scheduled production runs.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic and hydraulic repair

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school or vocational training

Tools

Electro-mechanical equipment

Industrial freezers and refrigeration systems

Job description

Cryopak is an innovative, cold chain & temperature‑controlled packaging solutions manufacturer for pharmaceutical, life science, biotech, food, and electronic companies. Cryopak helps maintain the integrity of our customers’ products through the design, testing, and manufacturing of packaging and materials for shipping cold chain products. We also provide the hardware and software for temperature verification along the distribution process.

Hours / Shift

• 1st Shift from 6:00am – 2:30pm
• 2nd Shift from 2:30pm – 11:00pm

How You Will Contribute (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

As an Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic, you will be responsible for conducting maintenance, setup, troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and operation of industrial freezers/refrigerators and related production equipment used in a manufacturing environment.

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of industrial freezers/refrigerators and related production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Monitor industrial freezer/refrigerators performance and identify potential issues before equipment failures occur.
• Prepares industrial freezers/refrigerators, machinery, and related production equipment for scheduled production runs.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform necessary repairs or replace defective parts.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform daily routine preventive maintenance and maintain accurate daily repair logs.
• Track inventory machinery/equipment with their respective spare parts.
• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
• Training: May be requested to provide training to future machine operators in their perspective roles.
• Any additional duties as needed.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school, vocational training, or equivalent industrial maintenance or refrigeration experience preferred.
• Must be bilingual (English & Spanish)
• 3-5 years’ of experience in an industrial maintenance mechanic role, preferably supporting industrial freezers, refrigeration systems, or related equipment in a manufacturing, packaging, or cold storage environment.
• Knowledge with the following: Accepted practices and processes in the maintenance trades; electric motors, relays, PLCs, electro‑mechanical equipment and systems found in machinery, including industrial freezer and refrigeration systems; servicing and maintenance of industrial equipment, including simple power, heating and cooling units.
• Read and work from sketches, drawings and blueprints; understand occupational hazards and safety precautions of the machinery.
• Ability to read and understand product specifications.
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. multiple times a day
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations. Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and stand for extended period of time.

What Will Set You Apart (Competencies)

• Good multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Must be able to work effectively, courteously, and respectfully with coworkers and other personnel.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good time management skills.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Why Join Us

At Cryopak, we strive to offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you and your family maintain health and well‑being -both physically and financially.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan w/Safe Harbor Employer Contribution
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

It is Cryopak’s policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.