**Position Summary: Maintenance Mechanic**
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the upkeep, repair, and optimization of food manufacturing equipment and systems. This includes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components across production, packaging, and conveyor systems. The role ensures minimal downtime, supports food safety compliance, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic breakdowns.
+ Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
+ Troubleshoot and maintain systems including motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and sensors.
+ Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
+ Conduct changeovers and rebuild mechanical assemblies (e.g., capper chucks, bagger clips).
+ Operate and maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for work orders.
+ Support building maintenance and facility repairs.
+ Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMPs, and food safety standards.
+ Participate in safety meetings and follow LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.
+ Collaborate with production teams to align maintenance with operational goals.
**Qualifications:**
+ High school diploma or GED required
+ 3+ years of experience in industrial or food manufacturing maintenance.
+ Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Carteret, NJ.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/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 Carteret,NJ.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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.