Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing seeks a Maintenance Technician to oversee preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment on the production floor. The role involves hands-on experience with automation and electrical systems in a cGMP environment. Candidates should bring technical expertise and a strong focus on food safety, along with positive teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with industrial equipment maintenance.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs and automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and perform mechanical maintenance.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting.

Skills

Technical documentation

Automated equipment

cGMP environment

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Food safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Leads preventative maintenance activities, troubleshoots processes and process equipment, and executes equipment repairs/modifications. This is a hands-on position that requires the majority of time to be spent on the production floor working on the equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
• Responds to maintenance requests from the production team as assigned by the shift lead.
• Maintains preventative maintenance schedules.
• Works with OEMs to obtain technical support via phone/email.

Position Requirements:

• Fluent in all kinds of technical documentation including but not limited to drawings, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with automated equipment, PLCs, manufacturing, and robotics.
• Proficiency using digital multimeter, oscilloscope, and basic hand tools.
• Knowledge of devices and instrumentation used in automated machinery (PNP/NPN, types of proximity sensors, analog/digital, amplitude/sensitivity, etc.).
• Experience with systems such as steam (preferably clean steam), pneumatic, hydraulic, and water (preferably WFI).
• Ability to complete work in a cGMP compliant fashion, with all associated paperwork and environments (clean areas, sterile gowning, ISO 5).
• Proficiency with Office 365 products, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using RCA to determine failure modes and creating solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Works with hand tools, lockout/tagout, chemicals, etc., demonstrating proper safety precautions.
• Provides technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems beyond the capability of Production Associates.
• Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and facility-related equipment and machinery.
• Implements equipment modifications or improvements.
• Performs other duties as required to meet department and company needs.

Skills:

• Experience working in a cGMP environment and understanding related requirements (change controls, cleanliness).
• Ability to use PLC for troubleshooting equipment.
• Electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering or design background.
• Experience maintaining fill/finish, packaging, and sterilizing equipment in pharmaceutical or F&B environments.
• Upholds SQF requirements and promotes a strong food safety culture.
• Active involvement in food safety implementation, upkeep, and continuous improvement as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Stewardship for our B-corp mission to promote health and wellness through sustainable food delivery.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in teams and promote strong teamwork.
• Positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment.
• Punctuality and readiness for scheduled hours.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience with industrial equipment maintenance or equivalent military experience.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts.
• Repetitive behaviors including lifting 20-30 pounds.
• Frequently lifts/moves up to 25 pounds; rarely up to 65 pounds.
• Frequent bending, crouching, or twisting.
• Work in adverse conditions such as tight spaces, heights, and temperature extremes.

Shift: 2nd shift 5pm-3:30am