Industrial Technician

essity; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical & Dental & Vision insurance

Wellness program

FSA

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Essity in Bordentown, NJ is seeking an Industrial Technician to support production quality and efficiency by maintaining equipment, executing preventive and predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting downtime. You will work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to optimize processes and apply Root Cause Analysis.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 1+ years in industrial operations, with knowledge of maintenance planning and SPC methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience understanding preventive maintenance schedules.
• 1+ years of experience in industrial operations or related technical environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, chemical processing, or heavy industrial operations preferred.
• Experience with process optimization, data analysis, and operational performance improvement initiatives preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and a culture of safety among team members.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Set, monitor and improve processes according to Statistical Process Control methodologies.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes and suggest repairs to senior technicians.
• Review and support onsite chemical blending operations to ensure compliance with formulations and requirements.
• Monitor critical process parameters including mixing times, concentrations, temperatures, and batch yields.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning process and manufacturing work systems.
• Help plan work assignments, considering machine capabilities and production schedules.
• Suggest revisions to operation methods, material handling, or equipment layout.
• Maintain necessary documentation (drawings, diagrams, BOMs) and communicate repairs.
• Participate in improvement projects to reduce maintenance costs and failures.
• Working with mechanical and electrical blueprints or drawings is a big plus.
• Support implementation of new manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and best practices.
• Support infrastructure optimizations and production planning activities.
• Conduct equipment inspections and perform root cause analysis of failures.
• Report machine defects identified during periodic AM or PM reviews.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Preventive maintenance

Data analysis

Process optimization

Operational performance improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Industrial Technician

Who we are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity means being part of a purpose-driven organization that strives to make the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. We offer impactful innovations, sustainable solutions, and a culture of shared belonging and individual growth.

About the Role

Industrial Technician plays a critical role in driving production quality, operational efficiency, and profitability by ensuring the reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment and processes. This position supports production operations through the execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, while troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Working closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams, the Industrial Technician applies technical expertise to optimize equipment performance, evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, and support the implementation of new technologies and production methods. The role utilizes structured problem-solving tools, including DDS and Root Cause Analysis, to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and eliminate recurring equipment and process issues.

Work Schedule - 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday-Friday.

What You Will Do

• Consistently demonstrate safe work practices and promote a culture of safety among team members.
• Adhere strictly to all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Sets, monitors and improves the processes according to Statistical Process Control methodologies.
• Troubleshooting equipment and processes and suggest repairs to senior technicians.
• Review and support onsite chemical blending operations to ensure compliance with approved formulations and manufacturing requirements
• Monitor critical process parameters including mixing times, concentrations, temperatures, and batch yields to ensure product consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning process and manufacturing work systems.
• Help plan work assignments, considering factors such as machine capabilities and production schedules
• Suggest revisions to operation methods, material handling, or equipment layout
• Maintain necessary documentation (drawings, diagrams, bill of materials, etc.) and communicate repairs to others.
• Participates in improvement projects to reduce maintenance costs and reduce process failures
• Working with mechanical and electrical blueprints or drawings is a big plus
• Support implementation of new manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and operational best practices.
• Support infrastructure optimizations and production planning activities
• Conduct equipment inspections and perform root cause analysis of mechanical, electrical, and process failures.
• Report any machine defects identified during periodic AM or PM reviews

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or other related engineering field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience understanding preventive maintenance schedules
• 1+ years of experience in industrial operations, process improvement, chemical manufacturing, continuous improvement, or a related technical environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, chemical processing, or heavy industrial operations preferred.
• Experience with process optimization, data analysis, and operational performance improvement initiatives preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Power Point.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation:

Pay Range: $37 - $43 per hour + quarterly bonus + full benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance;
• Wellness program provided through Rally;
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution;
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• PTO offeri