Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, this position requires maintaining all plant equipment in proper operating condition by utilizing preventive maintenance programs, correct maintenance procedures, and safe workplace practices throughout the plant. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment needed to efficiently process product.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal functioning of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing planned (preventative) and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment.

• 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 complete, clear, legible, and accurate, documenting all required information in accordance with SOPs.

• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to improve processes.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure food safety by 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 repair

• Electrical repair

• Industrial equipment maintenance

• Mechanical & electrical troubleshooting

• Preventative maintenance

• PLC troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training desired.

• Two years minimum experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably in the food and beverage industry.

• Two years minimum experience with one or more required technical experiences: Electrical, mechanical, PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, HVAC.

• Two years minimum experience including lubricating, cleaning, materials handling, motor control, relay control, process control, and packaging equipment.

• Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.

• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment downtime.

• Ability to evaluate, repair, and operate production equipment. Must be able to troubleshoot, change, maintain, and repair warehouse equipment. Welding and hand and power tool skills are required to repair and maintain equipment, as well as perform other maintenance functions.

• Ability to accurately add, multiply and divide in units of measure. Ability to read and follow directions. Computer and accurate data entry skills.

• Skilled operation of stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company undergoing a culture change with the current staff. Experience a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Work Environment

Standard production environment with exposure to noise, humidity, and temperature changes, particularly if maintenance must be completed outdoors. Products manufactured in the facility may contain peanuts and tree nuts. Physical demands include frequent operation of machinery and repetitive grasping of objects, as well as frequent sitting, climbing, standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays is required. Vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish color. Correctly handle chemicals and dry materials with potential hazards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Brunswick, New Jersey.

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 Mar 7, 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.