Mechanic-Chemaid Maintenance Day Hourly Indirect

Kdc One; Saddle Brook, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KDC-One in Saddle Brook, NJ, is seeking a skilled Machine Mechanic to inspect production lines and perform preventive maintenance on filling equipment. The role requires 5-7 years in contract manufacturing and experience with liquid tube fillers, volumetric fillers, cappers, coders, labelers, and transfer pumps.

Shift options are 7:00am–3:30pm or 3:30pm–12:00am; the position is non-exempt with competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior electrical and mechanical experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Experience with maintenance of filling equipment types listed.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required daily maintenance on machines.
• Perform setup and wash down of equipment per cGMP and SOPs.
• Inspect process production to ensure machines are working properly.
• Identify machine performance or safety issues and resolve.
• Log inspections, tests, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Troubleshooting

Electrical components

Independent worker

Communication skills

Bilingual a plus

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Liquid Tube fillers

Volumetric Fillers

Cappers

Coders

Labelers

Transfer Pumps

Job description

Mechanic-Chemaid Maintenance Day Hourly Indirect

kdc/one Chemaid, 100 Mayhill Street, Saddle Brook, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emergingbeauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Position: Machine Mechanic

Department: Production

Reports to: Manager, Mechanics & Machine Maintenance

Shifts: 1 st Shift (7:00am to 3:30pm) & 2 nd Shift (3:30pm to 12:00am)

BASIC FUNCTION

Responsible for inspecting process production and the maintenance of equipment for productivity and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all required daily maintenance on machines.
• Perform set up and wash down of equipment in compliance with company protocols and as required by cGMP’s (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Performs ongoing inspections of process production to ensure machines are properly working.
• Assess, and identify any machine performance or safety issues and seek resolution through inspections, tests, and adjustments to meet standards of machine performance.
• Records all inspections, tests, repairs, and preventive maintenance in machine maintenance log.
• Disassembles equipment as required for equipment maintenance, inspects damaged parts and repairs as necessary.
• Cleans up work areas after completion of each job and prepares machines for next job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Must be familiar with the tools required to maintain and repair machines.
• Mechanically inclined and possess trouble shooting skills.
• Knowledge of Machine wiring and electrical components
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Communicate effectively using oral and written skills.
• Bilingual background a plus, must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Ability to interact effectively with related departments.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or equivalent. Prior electrical and mechanical experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Must be experienced in the maintenance of the following machine types: Liquid Tube fillers, Volumetric Fillers, Cappers, Coders, Labelers, Transfer Pumps and all other related filling equipment.

This position is classified non-exempt.

Competitive Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Performance-Based Annual Bonus

Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on employment status and company policy.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any othercharacteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

kdc/one Chemaid, 100 Mayhill Street, Saddle Brook, New Jersey, United States of America