Junior Industrial Mechanic - Food Plant

MASA Chips; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life 보험

Wellness culture

All the chips you can eat

Job summary

Ancient Crunch Inc. is seeking a Junior Industrial Mechanic to join our maintenance team at the Hackettstown facility. This hands-on role offers a path to grow into a millwright or senior maintenance position, working alongside experienced mechanics on repairs, PMs, and installations.

You will learn equipment and systems, take on increasing responsibilities, and support continuous improvement in safety and quality while adhering to GMP and USDA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance work.
• Basic understanding of hand and power tools, and a willingness to learn safety procedures.
• Strong desire to learn and grow into a more senior maintenance role.
• High attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to follow instructions and equipment manuals accurately.
• Basic computer literacy: email, Word, Excel.
• Good communication skills and comfort working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and repairing industrial food manufacturing equipment including fryers, ovens, packaging machines, conveyor belts, air compressors, and control systems.
• Support upkeep of hydraulic loading dock plates, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Perform routine lubrication, inspections, and basic troubleshooting on assigned equipment.
• Execute scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks and document work completed.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs under the guidance of mechanics.
• Consult equipment manuals and other resources to help diagnose issues.
• Assist mechanics with installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment.
• Help set up and break down equipment for cleaning, changeovers, and repairs.
• Keep tools, spare parts, and work areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Communicate clearly with Production and QA teams to minimize workflow disruptions.
• Follow all plant safety, USDA, SQF, and GMP guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to product safety and quality.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Tools & safety

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Computer literacy

Education

Vocational/trade program graduate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Ancient Crunch Inc. is seeking a Junior Industrial Mechanic to join our maintenance team at the Hackettstown facility. This hands-on role offers a path to grow into a millwright or senior maintenance position, working alongside experienced mechanics on repairs, PMs, and installations.

You will learn equipment and systems, take on increasing responsibilities, and support continuous improvement in safety and quality while adhering to GMP and USDA guidelines.