Third-Shift Maintenance Lead: Food Packaging & Robotics

Europastry; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Europastry is seeking a Maintenance Lead for the third shift in New Jersey. You will oversee mechanical and robotic production equipment, blending hands-on work (about 70%) with desk-based responsibilities (about 30%).

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, providing on-site breakdown support, and coordinating preventive maintenance using PRISMA, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and cost optimization within a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of electromechanical or maintenance supervisor experience in heavy industry or food manufacturing.
• Ability to read mechanical, structural and electrical drawings.
• Good working knowledge of SQF requirements and safe food handling.
• Availability for third shift.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance and repairs to meet production requirements and reduce downtime.
• Provide hands-on technical support during breakdowns.
• Manage preventive maintenance using PRISMA and coordinate repair schedules with operations and mechanics.
• Assign priorities, work and resources; ensure technicians have materials, tools, drawings and inspection gauges.
• Support hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Develop daily, weekly and monthly schedules within budget and recommend equipment investments.
• Train, coach and evaluate employees, including performance reviews and disciplinary processes when needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to improve safety, compliance, quality, output and cost.
• Follow company safety policies and GMP, complete mandatory food-safety training, and recognize and address food-safety hazards.

Skills

electromechanical maintenance

leadership

PLC/controls

troubleshooting

pneumatics

hydraulics

CMMS

preventive maintenance

safety compliance

food manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

equivalent experience

Tools

PRISMA

Excel

Word

CMMS software

Job description

Europastry is seeking a Maintenance Lead for the third shift in New Jersey. You will oversee mechanical and robotic production equipment, blending hands-on work (about 70%) with desk-based responsibilities (about 30%).

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, providing on-site breakdown support, and coordinating preventive maintenance using PRISMA, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and cost optimization within a food manufacturing environment.