Maintenance Mechanic

Elgen Staffing; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgen Staffing client in Ridgefield Park is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair production equipment across the facility. The role supports manufacturing reliability by diagnosing issues, performing preventive maintenance, and driving continuous improvement with Production and Quality teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial maintenance, strong diagnostic skills, and experience with flexographic equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment independently.
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Proficient in diagnosing and solving problems quickly.
• Experience with flexographic printing equipment preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Minimize downtime by responding to breakdowns and emergencies.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Inspect equipment routinely and identify potential issues before failures.
• Document repairs, maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Assist with installations, upgrades, testing and commissioning.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Machine mechanic

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Flexographic equipment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Our client, a nationwide packaging manufacturer, has an immediate need for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic, to join their winning team in Ridgefield Park.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. This role supports production by ensuring machinery operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. You will work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to diagnose equipment issues, perform preventative maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position focuses on industrial manufacturing equipment and is not a facilities maintenance role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues on production equipment.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and emergency equipment failures to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Inspect equipment routinely and identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Maintain and repair printing presses, laminators, slitters, pouch-making equipment, converting machinery, and other production-related equipment.
• Perform machine adjustments, alignments, calibrations, and changeover support as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, parts manuals, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, gearboxes, bearings, sensors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and machine controls.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to improve machine reliability and overall equipment performance.
• Document repairs, maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment history accurately.
• Recommend equipment modifications and process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, testing, and commissioning activities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance or machine mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial manufacturing equipment independently.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to prioritize repairs and respond effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Experience working with flexible packaging, converting, printing, laminating, slitting, or pouch-making equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining flexographic printing presses.
• Experience with Uteco printing presses or similar flexographic equipment is preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.