Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

An international plant-based food manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic. At least 2 years of experience as a mechanic (food manufacturing preferred but not required)

• $25 - 28/hr. Plus full benefits
• Monday, Wednesday – Saturday 07:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m. (Tuesday and Sunday off)

During probation Monday – Friday 08:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. (if possible)

• Somerset, NJ

Requirements of the Maintenance Mechanic:

• High school diploma required; technical school preferred
• At least 2 years of manufacturing mechanic experience
• Skills in plumbing, wiring, welding, and drilling
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong problem‐solving and multitasking
• Good communication, logic, and attention to detail
• Able to read electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics
• Experience replacing motors, belts, bearings, pulleys, sprockets, chains, cylinders, etc.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic:

• Follow safety rules; keep work area clean
• Perform preventive maintenance; troubleshoot machinery
• Read and complete work orders
• Improve equipment efficiency
• Supervise, train, and support staff
• Work well with team members and other departments
• Manage parts, inventory, vendors, and contractors
• Maintain and repair facility equipment and systems
• Document maintenance work and track equipment data
• Develop maintenance plans and meet targets
• Wear required PPE
• Participate in committees

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday – Saturday 07:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m. (Tuesday and Sunday off)

During probation, Monday – Friday 08:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. (if possible)

Production maintenance, facility maintenance,  preventive maintenance, motors, belts, bearings, pulleys, sprockets, chains, cylinders, troubleshoot machinery