About the role
Maintenance Mechanic Hackettstown, NJ | Direct Hire | Full-Time | On-Site Superior Skilled Trades is hiring for a direct opportunity with a client in Hackettstown, NJ. We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial food manufacturing equipment while supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. Pay: $23 - $37 Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7pm – 5am
Responsibilities
* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fryers, packaging equipment, conveyors, and other production machinery. * Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems. * Maintain loading dock equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, motors, bearings, belts, gearboxes, and lubrication systems. * Complete and document preventive maintenance activities and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns. * Identify potential equipment issues and take proactive steps to prevent production downtime. * Work closely with Production, QA, and approved outside vendors. * Assist with equipment selection, installation, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Follow all safety, GMP, SQF, and USDA requirements. * Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.
Qualifications * 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing. * Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial processing and packaging equipment. * Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. * Basic electrical troubleshooting skills are a plus. * Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics. * Proficiency with hand and power tools. * Basic welding/fabrication experience is a plus. * Forklift certification is a plus, or willingness to obtain one. * Strong communication, organization, troubleshooting, and documentation skills. * Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
What We Offer * Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance * Opportunity to join a rapidly growing food manufacturing organization * Direct-hire, full-time opportunity
If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
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