Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Hackettstown, NJ Pay: $30–$45/hour Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 1:00am Direct Hire Opportunity with Superior Skilled Trades

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking experienced Maintenance Mechanics for direct hire opportunities in a food manufacturing environment in Hackettstown, NJ. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to minimize downtime and keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

- Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial production equipment. - Maintain fryers, packaging/sealing machines, conveyors, motors, bearings, belts, gearboxes, and lubrication systems. - Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including loading dock equipment. - Maintain forklifts and pallet jacks. - Read equipment manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to diagnose mechanical issues. - Perform basic electrical troubleshooting involving motors, sensors, controls, and wiring as needed. - Complete preventive maintenance documentation and respond to emergency equipment repairs. - Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs and maintenance. - Work closely with Production and QA teams to reduce equipment downtime. - Follow all plant safety, USDA, SQF, GMP, and food safety requirements.

Qualifications

- 2+ years of industrial maintenance mechanic experience; food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing experience preferred. - Strong mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills. - Experience with industrial production and packaging equipment. - Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, belts, and gearboxes. - Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, and schematics. - Basic electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus. - Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment. - Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and documentation skills. - Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available, along with the opportunity to join a growing CPG manufacturing operation.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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