Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Join our team as a Maintenance Mechanic on the 2nd or 3rd shift in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for maintaining all plant equipment in optimal operating condition through preventive maintenance programs, correct maintenance procedures, and safe workplace practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal functioning of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing both planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment.
• Be readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
• Inspect machines and equipment to locate problems, replace defective parts, and make necessary adjustments to ensure continuous production operation.
• Use hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts/equipment on plant and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain diverse equipment including motor controls, BFD, refrigeration, mixers, conveyors, sensors, printers, and packaging equipment.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees to notify them of problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure paperwork is filled out completely, clearly, legibly, and accurately, documenting all required information in accordance with SOPs.
• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, ensuring food safety and maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow required safe work practices including lockout-tagout, wearing of required PPE in designated areas, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting
• Repair
• Industrial Equipment Maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance
• PLC Troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training desired.
• Minimum two years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Minimum two years of experience with technical areas such as electrical, mechanical, PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, HVAC.
• Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and independently take corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment downtime.
• Proficiency in evaluating, repairing, and operating production equipment.
• Welding and hand/power tool skills required for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to accurately add, multiply, and divide in units of measure.
• Computer and accurate data entry skills.
• Skilled operation of stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

Why Work Here?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company undergoing a cultural transformation. Benefit from a supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development.

Work Environment

The work environment is a standard production setting with exposure to noise, humidity, and temperature changes, especially when maintenance is completed outdoors. Products manufactured may contain peanuts and tree nuts. Physical demands include frequent operation of machinery, use of hand and power tools, and material handling equipment. Be prepared to sit, climb, stand, walk, kneel, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, is necessary. Vision requirements include close and distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color distinction. Correct handling of chemicals and dry materials is crucial.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/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 East Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2025.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.