Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Essity AB; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Scholarship program for children ofEss

Employee discounts

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing for its Bordentown, NJ facility. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance on paper-converting equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support operators with technical guidance in a safety-first environment.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Industrial Maintenance experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Able to read mechanical blueprints or drawings.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices and promote a safety culture.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on process equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and communicate repairs.
• Participate in improvement projects to reduce costs and failures.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Vendors, and Contractors.
• Handle electrical work including motor control circuits, drives, PLCs.
• Work with blueprints/drawings; meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical or college degree

Tools

Lathe

Drill presses

Band saws

Hand tools

Air compressors/HVAC systems

Job description

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well‑being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well‑being. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.

About the Role

T heEssity Manufacturing Professional HygieneNorth America Converting Team is currently searching for Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing. This position will be based at our facility in Bordentown, New Jersey.

The Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing is responsible for performing preventive and predictive maintenance on production and paper-converting equipment, troubleshooting technical issues using root cause analysis, and supporting operators with technical guidance. The role requires expertise in mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems, as well as industrial maintenance skills.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM

What You Will Do

Consistently demonstrate safe work practices and promote a culture of safety among team members.

Perform preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance on process equipment to improve reliability.

Troubleshooting equipment and processes.

Knowledge of maintenance planning process and manufacturing work systems.

Maintain necessary documentation (drawings, diagrams, bill of materials, etc.) and communicate repairs to others.

Participates in improvement projects to reduce maintenance costs and reduce process equipment failures.

Works collaboratively with Maintenance and Operations Leadership, Subject Matter Experts, Vendors, Technical representatives and Contractors on a project and ongoing basis as needed.

Electrical work scope includes knowledge in motor control circuits, AC & DC drives, electrical power distribution, Allen Bradley PLC software, I/O devices, and other industrial electrical systems.

Working with mechanical and electrical blueprints or drawings is a big plus.

Meeting Essity Safety and Quality standards when performing tasks, such as but not limited to Lock Out/Tag Out or Confined Space.

Following a strict Preventive Maintenance Schedule.

Report any machine defects identified during PM that cannot be corrected to supervisor.

Responding to calls from the production team to restore and/or adjust machines to keep product running at expected rates.

Who You Are

High School graduate or GED required, Technical or College degree preferred.

3+ years of Industrial Maintenance experience.

Experience working with a preventive maintenance schedule.

Minimum 3 years working with the following tools and machinery:

• Lathe
• Drill presses
• Band saws
• Hand tools
• Air compressors/HVAC systems

Working with mechanical and electrical blueprints or drawings is a big plus.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well‑being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Compensation

Starting pay: $30 to $34 per hour + Quarterly Bonus + full benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance on your first day of employment
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well‑being.