Maintenance- Tech II

Mamas Creations; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mama’s Creations, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to diagnose, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable operations.

This hands-on role serves as a technical expert for mechanical, electrical, and controls issues while supporting preventive maintenance. You will work with Operations, FSQA, Sanitation, and Reliability to minimize downtime, ensure food safety, and keep equipment production-ready.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex equipment, read schematics and manuals.
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facilities.
• Provide root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance to improve uptime.
• Support equipment changeovers, installations and modifications.
• Mentor maintenance team members and document work in CMMS.
• Ensure safety, GMPs, and food safety compliance in all tasks.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Basic PLC systems

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Documentation in CMMS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Job description

Mama’s Creations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAMA) is a leading marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods, found in over 8,500 groceries, mass, club and convenience stores nationally. The Company’s broad product portfolio, born as Mama Mancini’s, from a rich history in Italian foods, now consists of a variety of high quality, fresh, clean and easy to prepare foods to address the needs of both our consumers and retailers. Our vision is to become a one-stop-shop deli solutions platform, leveraging vertical integration and a diverse family of brands to offer a wide array of prepared foods to meet the changing demands of the modern consumer. For more information, please visit https://mamascreations.com.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician II is a mid-level, hands‑on maintenance professional responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations. This role serves as a technical expert and escalation point for complex mechanical, electrical, and controls issues, while supporting preventive maintenance execution and reliability improvements across the site.

With a strong commitment to Grandma Quality, the Maintenance Technician II demonstrates pride in workmanship, accountability, and leadership by example. This role partners closely with Operations, FSQA, Sanitation, and Reliability to minimize downtime, support food safety, and ensure equipment and facility systems are production‑ready at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and utilities, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls systems.
• Serve as a technical resource for complex or recurring equipment failures, providing root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Execute and support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and asset life.
• Lead or support equipment changeovers, installations, rebuilds, and modifications to support operational needs and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support Maintenance team members through on‑the‑job training and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility and utility systems including HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, plumbing, steam, electrical distribution, and wastewater‑related equipment, as applicable.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety standards, food safety requirements, GMPs, and company policies.
• Document work orders, repairs, inspections, and parts usage accurately in the CMMS.
• Support FSQA inspections, audits, and corrective actions related to equipment condition and maintenance practices.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and high‑quality work.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Reinforce a culture of safety, craftsmanship, accountability, and respect.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic PLC systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair complex equipment issues.
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to safely navigate ladders, platforms, catwalks, and rooftops.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including temperature extremes, noise, and humidity.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, or extended hours as required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties, responsibilities, expectations, and reporting structures may change at any time based on business needs, organizational priorities, or operational requirements, with or without notice.