Lead Maintenance Tech - Food Manufacturing (2nd/3rd)

Baltusrol Golf Club; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

401K

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Career advancement and training

Job summary

Cibo Vita in Totowa, NJ, seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician (2nd or 3rd shift) to join our Engineering team and sustain fast-paced production. You will repair, maintain, and optimize equipment, working with the Maintenance Supervisor to drive reliability and quality across the facility.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance (food experience preferred), strong electrical/mechanical skills, CMMS familiarity, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical components, pneumatics, hydraulics, and troubleshooting.
• Read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and manuals.
• Familiar with CMMS systems and safety standards (OSHA).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks and safety checks on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, identify root causes, and repair promptly.
• Install or relocate machinery to support production needs.
• Follow manuals and specifications; ensure OSHA and safety compliance.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate status to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of equipment performance and reliability.

Skills

Maintenance management

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

CMMS familiarity

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Control panels

Automation troubleshooting

Job description

Cibo Vita in Totowa, NJ, seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician (2nd or 3rd shift) to join our Engineering team and sustain fast-paced production. You will repair, maintain, and optimize equipment, working with the Maintenance Supervisor to drive reliability and quality across the facility.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance (food experience preferred), strong electrical/mechanical skills, CMMS familiarity, and the ability to read schematics.