Shop Technician

Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring Shop Technicians/Mechanical Assemblers in Fairfield, NJ

Please apply and can be set up with an interview within the same week!

Location: Fairfield, NJ

Shift: 8am-4:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Position: Shop Technician

Pay: $25-$30/hour ; Overtime: $37.50-$45.00/hour

Job Description

As a Shop Technician, you will be responsible for the repair, assembly, and maintenance of applicators and labeling equipment. This role requires diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical issues, ensuring machines are built, tested, and maintained to the highest standards before deployment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and fix mechanical and electrical issues to ensure optimal functionality.
• Build applicators according to detailed configuration files, ensuring accuracy and performance.
• Conduct functional tests to verify machine operation and compliance with specifications.
• Modify equipment to meet evolving customer or operational requirements.
• Test products on labeling equipment and document results for quality assurance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Assemble and disassemble machines and skids for shipping, service, or reconfiguration.
• Support space organization and inventory management within the shop and warehouse.
• Load and unload machines for transport or internal movement.
• Purchase hardware and supplies including tools, screws, and other shop essentials.
• Use the BlueFolder system to manage tasks and workflow assigned by the Shop Supervisor.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in mechanical assembly, equipment repair, or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, especially 24V systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and configuration files.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with labeling equipment or packaging machinery is a plus.
• PLC experience is a plus.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Totowa,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.