Maintenance Technician

Winpak; Norwood (NJ); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Tuition assistance program

Disability coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Winpak is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Norwood, NJ to join the Maintenance Department and ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and facilities. The role includes troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining production and building systems in alignment with policies and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include diagnosing equipment, repairing components, assisting with changeovers, and performing preventive maintenance on chillers and hydraulics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5–10 years of maintenance experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Proficiency with electrical troubleshooting tools (multimeters, amp clamps, megohmmeters).
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or printing industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, including pneumatic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems.
• Repair or replace machine components such as bearings, belts, pulleys, chains, hoses, filters, pumps, motors, switches, guards, and related parts.
• Support tooling operations by assisting with inspection, changeover, and maintenance of punches, dies, cavities, plugs, and air cylinders.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing on chillers, mold cooling units, water systems, air compressors, hydraulic systems, and heating/cooling equipment.
• Assist with machine changeovers and verify gauges and related systems operate correctly prior to production startup.
• Carry out general building and facility maintenance and minor carpentry as needed.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Machinery maintenance

Manufacturing experience (5+)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/GP)

Job description

Winpak Control Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Maintenance Department based out of Norwood, NJ. In this role, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and facilities. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining production and building systems in accordance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, including pneumatic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems.
• Repair or replace machine components such as bearings, belts, pulleys, chains, hoses, filters, pumps, motors, switches, guards, and related parts.
• Support tooling operations by assisting with the inspection, changeover, and maintenance of punches, dies, cavities, plugs, and air cylinders.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing on chillers, mold cooling units, water systems, air compressors, hydraulic systems, and heating/cooling equipment.
• Assist with machine changeovers and verify that gauges and related systems are operating correctly prior to production startup.
• Carry out general building and facility maintenance, including filter replacement, roof patching, lock changes, minor carpentry, and other repair tasks.
• Safely operate maintenance tools and equipment such as hand and power tools, saws, drill presses, forklifts, and electric hoists.
• Perform basic welding, light fabrication, brazing, and soldering as needed to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and proactively request replacement parts and supplies.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards, promptly reporting any food packaging or safety concerns to plant leadership.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and/or five to ten years of progressively responsible maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Proficiency with electrical troubleshooting tools (multimeters, amp clamps, megohmmeters).
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or printing industry environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with SAP or Great Plains (GP) is a plus.

Working Conditions

The role involves occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and varying weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., perform frequent bending, sitting, walking and standing.

Wage Range

$33–$40/hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.