MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

ZipRecruiter; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance/Utility Technician to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves monitoring raw materials, maintaining equipment, and adhering to LEAN principles to optimize production processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. If you're results-driven and eager to contribute to high-quality output, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a dynamic team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with 2+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience with blow molding machines and GMP principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain raw materials for production efficiently.
• Assist in setups and ensure equipment functions properly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the production area.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Task-Switching Ability

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Teams

Proficiency in Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years of manufacturing experience

Tools

Barcode Scanners

Pallet Jacks

Blenders

Grinders

Tape Guns

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance/Utility Technician-

Monday-Sunday 6:30am-7pm or 6:30pm-7am rotating schedule with every other weekend required

Temp-to-hire

Position Purpose
The Utility position is responsible for ensuring that all assigned machines are properly supplied with raw materials to support continuous production. This role also involves maintaining equipment in accordance with LEAN principles and ensuring that work centers remain clean and organized. The Utility is integral to production and works closely with the Supervisor to monitor and maintain auxiliary equipment, blenders, grinders, and other machinery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain raw materials necessary for production; scan materials from the Pull Staging area to specific Work Orders when required.
• Notify the Warehouse Technician if any materials are missing from the Pull Staging area.
• Review production lines and ensure upcoming changeovers and startups are adequately supplied in advance.
• Assist the Setup team with auxiliary equipment setups when needed.
• Monitor blenders, grinders, and raw materials to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Complete line clearances according to the Line Clearance process.
• Ensure finished goods are moved from Work Centers to Shrink Wrappers and scanned to the appropriate FG STAGING area.
• Follow packaging requirements as outlined in the Playbooks, ensuring proper use of corner posts, pallet sizes, and wraps.
• Ensure all finished goods are correctly labeled with pallet and carton labels.
• Monitor materials and inventory to ensure proper location and quantity on the production floor.
• Maintain Daily Housekeeping and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.
• Relieve breaks for IPs as required.
• Work closely with Process Technicians and Process Engineers to learn and improve processes.

Education, Certifications, and Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience or equivalent.

Technical Skills and Experience

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, specifically with blow molding machines and processes.
• Proficiency with barcode scanners, pallet jacks, blenders, grinders, and tape guns.
• Knowledge of GMP, Lean principles, FIFO, and other best manufacturing practices.
• Understanding of production materials and processes specific to manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Outlook.

Ideal Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent task-switching ability, transitioning between unrelated tasks without losing focus.
• Results-driven, proactive, and committed to high-quality product output and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to take initiative and work efficiently both independently and in a team.
• Flexible, collaborative, and positive attitude in the workplace.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Reliability, confidentiality, and integrity in all work-related matters.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with all staff levels.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and manual lifting in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to exert force (up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50+ pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly).
• Regular use of hands and arms for reaching and handling materials.
• Vision requirements include close vision and vision for task accuracy.