Senior Maintenance Tech — Packaging & Food Production

Post Holdings, Inc.; Elizabeth, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to ensure equipment productivity and efficiency through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and vigilant monitoring.

The role emphasizes safety as a core value and strict adherence to food safety and quality policies. Responsibilities include reading manuals, performing repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and maintaining sanitation in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school.
• 5+ years of related experience in packing machines/ production machines.
• Experience in a food manufacturing industry or similar.
• Troubleshoot and repair the filling equipment (Elopak/Scholle).
• Basic repairs related to electrical components and processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on all basic and filling/processing equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, SQF, and FDA guidelines.
• Conserve maintenance resources and manage inventory.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading diagrams/manuals

Safety compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Electrical & mechanical know-how

Education

Technical certificate

Tools

Elopak filling equipment

Scholle filling equipment

SAP

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to ensure equipment productivity and efficiency through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and vigilant monitoring.

The role emphasizes safety as a core value and strict adherence to food safety and quality policies. Responsibilities include reading manuals, performing repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and maintaining sanitation in a food manufacturing environment.