MECHANIC-PACKAGING

PIM Brands, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Casual dress

Career advancement

Professional development

Job summary

PIM Brands, Inc. in Somerset, New Jersey is seeking a Mechanical-Packaging Technician to ensure continuous operation of packaging line systems. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform changeovers on packaging equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of packaging equipment repair experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to follow precise documentation and GMP procedures. On-site role with potential overtime to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing major packaging equipment.
• 3-5 years experience repairing manufacturing packaging equipment.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair all packaging line systems and equipment.
• Make changeover adjustments for product bag/box sizes and machines.
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP.
• Follow GMP rules and monitor GMP compliance.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure packaging equipment functions properly.
• Assist in the training of others.
• Maintain equipment to meet production goals.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Equipment setup

Preventive maintenance

Equipment changeovers

Troubleshooting

Reading/Instructions

English proficiency

Basic math

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what youre looking for!

At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a MECHANIC-PACKAGING interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Maintenance department at PIM’s Somerset New Jersey location. This position will report to our ___________.

Job Overview

• Responsible for the continuous and uninterrupted functioning of all packaging line systems and equipment
• Interacts with plant and production management, and the maintenance department

Duties And Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair all packaging line systems and equipment including vertical form and fill bagging machines, rotary cartoners, weigh scales, tapers and conveyors, combination scales, flow wrappers, sealer, printer.
• Make changeover adjustments to product bag, box size changes and to the machines
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP’s.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure all packaging equipment functions properly
• Grease, oil, clean, adjust and track all appropriate places as set forth by manufacturer's recommended PM schedules
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of work in the equipment logbooks, communications, and verbally to coworkers during shift hand offs
• Assist in the training of others
• Maintain machinery to comply with customer specifications as well as manufacturers specifications
• Maintain and repair all machinery such that food safety and quality is ensured
• Maintain equipment to effectively in order to meet production goals.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

Education, Experience, And Training

• High School education or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Practical experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing all major pieces of packaging equipment highly preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in repairing of manufacturing packaging equipment.
• Must be able to competently adjust and repair packaging equipment in a timely manner
• Must be skilled in mechanical repair, equipment set up, preventive maintenance and equipment changeovers
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, properly complete documentation (daily time sheets, line changeover sheets, critical control point sheets, etc.) and equipment logbooks is essential
• Basic math and computer skills are preferred
• Willing to be trained
• Ability to read, speak, and write English is required

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching Must have high degree of manual dexterity to safely handle, position and guide metal products before, during and after fabrication. Must be able to operate hand tools, vices and fabricating machinery Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

Job will generally be performed in the manufacturing plant. Busy, active and noisy manufacturing plant and machine shop. Machinery requires knowledge of safety precautions and operations. Climates vary depending on work locations. Areas may be dirty and the presence of machine parts, tools and metal by products will be present. Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor.

We Are Proud To Offer

The pay range for this position is $61680 - 92520. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Business casual dress
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement
• Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization

Worksite

• The PIM Brands manufacturing site is located in Somerset, New Jersey
• The PIM Brands manfucaturing site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• The position requires working on site

Awards & Accolades

• America's Best Workplaces - 2026
• Best Places to Work in NJ – 2025
• Advocate of the Year Award - 2024
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer