Maintenance Tech/Mechanic (2nd shift)

Chelten House Products; Bridgeport (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, vision, dental

Hourly pay range

Annual bonus

Annual reviews

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance & 401(k)

Refer-a-Friend program

Team training & advancement

Job summary

Chelten House Products, LLC., a fourth-generation family-owned food manufacturer in Swedesboro, NJ, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm). This role supports production and facility equipment through diversified mechanical/electrical work.

You will work with a team to keep machinery running safely, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in food manufacturing with electrical/mechanical repairs.
• Industrial technical courses preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication; training others as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machinery and equipment run efficiently and safely.
• Utilize computer system for work orders.
• Use mechanical test equipment (e.g., calipers).
• Apply predictive maintenance technologies (ultrasound, thermography).
• Apply mechanical trade skills to daily tasks.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Repair, rebuild, and install equipment.
• Conduct root cause analyses to eliminate failures.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain equipment using CI processes and tools.
• Collaborate with others to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Training others

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial technical courses preferred

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Chelten House – Maintenance Technician

(2nd shift Monday-Friday 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm)

Chelten House Products, LLC. is a fourth-generation, family-owned, food industry manufacturer, with facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey. We are an industry leader widely recognized for our commitment to creating the finest tasting pasta sauces, salad dressings, salsas, ketchups, and other sauces and blends.

Who We Are:

Chelten House Products, LLC. is a fourth-generation, family-owned, food industry manufacturer, with facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey. We are an industry leader widely recognized for our commitment to creating the finest tasting pasta sauces, salad dressings, salsas, ketchups, and other sauces and blends.

What We Have:

• Very Competitive pay, high-demand role


• Benefits such as medical, vision, and dental 1st of the month after hire date


• Hourly pay range based on experience $28-$42


• Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus


• Annual performance reviews


• Company-wide perks, including (7) paid holidays and paid time off


• Employee appreciation events


• Supplemental benefits, including life insurance and 401 (k) contributions


• Incentive-based Refer-a-Friend Program


• Team training sessions and advancement opportunities

What We Need:

• We need a Maintenance Technician who is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment to achieve our sites’ business goals and objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Along with a team of other Technicians be responsible for ensuring that machinery and equipment operate efficiently and safely.


• Utilize computer system for work orders


• You will utilize various mechanical test equipment (e.g. calipers, etc.)


• You will understand or use predictive maintenance technology (e.g. ultrasound, thermography, etc.)


• You will utilize mechanical trade skills to complete daily tasks


• You will perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines


• You will perform equipment repairs; equipment rebuilds, and equipment installation


• You will conduct root cause analyses to eliminate sources of failure in equipment


• You will actively participate in continuous improvement activities


• You will work to establish and maintain equipment at basic conditions through application of CI processes and tools


• You will work and communicate with others to ensure efficient and effective operations

What You Need:

• High School Education or GED


• Industrial Technical courses in Industrial Technology preferred


• 4+ years’ work experience in the food manufacturing industry, industrial electrical and mechanical repairs and technical support for industrial equipment and ancillary equipment.


• Strong team player - good communication (written and verbal), with the ability to train others