Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Work Environment: Onsite in Lakewood, NJ
Salary/Hourly Range: $40 - $45 an hour
Position SummaryWe are seeking a versatile, hands-on Maintenance Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our production team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of production, packaging, and processing equipment in a regulated FDA environment.
This is an ideal role for a proactive, solution-oriented mechanic who is comfortable working across multiple mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs and automated machinery. You will play a critical role in keeping our facility running efficiently while mentoring operators and supporting process improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair both packaging and processing equipment in a regulated FDA environment.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, rotating machinery, and automated systems (PLCs, robotics, sensors).
- Install, modify, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment safely and according to specifications.
- Conduct inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and calibration to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, including parts usage and inventory, using CMMS.
- Collaborate effectively with operators and team members to share observations, raise questions, and provide insights into mechanical and electrical issues.
- Contribute to proactive maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Lead small improvement projects and support upgrades or process enhancements in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
- Mentor junior technicians and operators, promoting safe and efficient work practices.
- Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors to maintain critical stock levels.
- Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, SQF, HACCP, and OSHA standards.
Required Qualifications- Minimum of 5-10 years in industrial maintenance, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, or regulated production facilities.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting both packaging and processing equipment.
- Power transmission systems, belts, chains, cams, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics.
- Rotating machinery and mechanical assemblies.
- Electrical wiring, panels, motors, high-voltage systems, control circuits.
- PLC troubleshooting, robotics, sensors, and automated control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply practical solutions under limited standardization.
- Proven ability to perform preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Leadership and mentoring ability; capable of guiding operators and junior technicians.
Preferred:- Bilingual - Spanish
- OSHA, NEC/NFPA 70, PLC or automation certifications.
- Forklift or industrial equipment certification.
- Proactive and hands-on; willing to "raise their hand" when unsure.
- Adaptable to different types of equipment and maintenance challenges.
Compensation & BenefitsWe offer a competitive compensation package including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Opportunities
