Production Line Mechatronics Technician

Union Beverage Packers; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Overtime availability

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Union Beverage Packers, LLC is seeking a hands-on Maintenance/Equipment Operator to keep high-speed packaging lines running safely and with minimal downtime. This role will cover start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns, with real-time monitoring and basic repairs to sustain throughput. You will escalate complex issues to Maintenance and participate in preventive maintenance.

You must be able to work weekends and 48 hours per week, with overtime as needed. In-person, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in machine operation, mechanical work, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and baseline troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Skill in identifying problems and carrying out minor adjustments and repairs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Consistent, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Comfort operating around moving industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end operation of production machinery—start-ups, changeovers, and shut-downs.
• Real-time monitoring to catch issues early and sustain quality and throughput.
• Basic troubleshooting and minor mechanical repairs to reduce downtime.
• Proper escalation to Maintenance for complex diagnostics and repairs.
• Execution of routine and reactive maintenance; contribution to preventive maintenance.
• Thorough equipment inspections for wear, leaks, damage, or abnormal noise.
• Reading and applying equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
• Hands-on work with fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and related systems.
• Accurate completion of production and maintenance documentation.
• Housekeeping: maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Partnership with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production teams.
• Compliance with safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Basic hand tools

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Reading schematics

Job description

Join our line-side problem solvers

At Union Beverage Packers, LLC, our production floors move fast—and so do our careers. Step into a role where your mechanical know-how keeps high-speed packaging equipment running safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.

Compensation & schedule

• Pay: $20.00–$28.00 per hour (experience-based)
• Shifts: All 3 shifts
• Employment: Full-time, Non-Union
• Hours: Minimum 48 hours weekly
• Weekend work: Required
• Overtime: Required as needed
• Location: In person

What you’ll own

• End-to-end operation of production machinery—start-ups, changeovers, and shut-downs.
• Real-time monitoring to catch issues early and sustain quality and throughput.
• Basic troubleshooting and minor mechanical repairs to reduce downtime.
• Proper escalation to Maintenance for complex diagnostics and repairs.
• Execution of routine and reactive maintenance; contribution to preventive maintenance.
• Thorough equipment inspections for wear, leaks, damage, or abnormal noise.
• Reading and applying equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
• Hands-on work with fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and related systems.
• Accurate completion of production and maintenance documentation.
• Housekeeping: maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Partnership with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production teams.
• Compliance with safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in machine operation, mechanical work, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and baseline troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Skill in identifying problems and carrying out minor adjustments and repairs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Consistent, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Comfort operating around moving industrial machinery.

Preferred experience

• Beverage, food, packaging, or industrial manufacturing settings.
• Exposure to fillers, labelers, packers, palletizers, conveyors, and similar equipment.
• Background in equipment set-up, adjustment, repair, or modification.
• Forklift or pallet jack operation.

Physical requirements

• Standing and walking for long periods.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
• Working around moving machinery, noise, and production materials.
• Operating in hot, cold, wet, or fast-moving production areas.
• Use of all required PPE.

Growth & benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Overtime availability
• Opportunities for advancement

Technical strengths we value

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Machine Safety Inspections

Equal Opportunity Employer Union Beverage Packers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional workplace.