Senior Maintenance Technician – Cold Storage & PLC Expert

The TemPositions Group of Companies

Mickleton (NJ)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

The TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking a senior-level Maintenance Technician III for a client site in New Jersey. This role serves as the premier technical authority and floor leader for facility maintenance in a high-volume cold storage environment.

The ideal candidate will mentor junior team members, drive equipment reliability, and uphold rigorous food safety standards. Under minimal supervision, you will diagnose complex electromechanical issues, lead preventive maintenance, and

Qualifications

4+ years in industrial maintenance; 2+ in senior/lead roles.
Proven expertise in PLCs, digital logic, and power readings.
Education: HS diploma or GED; technical certifications preferred.
Able to work in cold storage 33–50°F and lift up to 75 lbs.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, isolate, and repair failures across production machinery and HVAC/refrigeration.
Troubleshoot PLCs and modify control parameters.
Lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective measures.
Mentor and train junior technicians; oversee PM program updates.
Adhere to OSHA, GMP, SQF and GFSI compliance.