Production Equipment Technician

Job Title: Production Equipment Technician
Location: Eatontown, NJ
Type: Full-time, direct hire
Compensation: $65,000.00 to $68,000.00
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

We are seeking a Production Equipment Technician with at least approximately 3–5 years of hands‑on technical, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, or equipment maintenance experience to support our production operation in Eatontown, NJ. This is a hands‑on position for someone who enjoys working with machinery, diagnosing problems, making repairs, and learning how specialized production equipment operates. Our facility manufactures highly secure financial products, so equipment reliability, product quality, confidentiality, safety, and strict adherence to established procedures are critical to our operation.

The ideal candidate does not need to be an expert in every type of industrial equipment. We are looking for someone with a solid technical foundation who can troubleshoot mechanical problems independently, understands basic electrical and pneumatic systems, is comfortable using tools, and has the aptitude to learn specialized equipment.

This is an opportunity for a technician who has built a few years of practical experience and wants to continue developing into a well‑rounded production equipment specialist.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on high-speed automated production equipment.
• Inspect machinery for wear, damage, misalignment, abnormal noise, vibration, or other conditions that could lead to equipment failure.
• Perform scheduled maintenance according to established preventative maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Make routine mechanical adjustments, repairs, component replacements, and equipment corrections.
• Keep production machinery operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Assist with maintaining critical spare parts and maintenance supplies.

• Respond to equipment stoppages and production issues in a timely and safe manner.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, sensor, motor, conveyor, and other equipment‑related problems.
• Use a logical, step‑by‑step approach to identify the source of equipment failures.
• Read basic schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation to assist with troubleshooting.
• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other maintenance equipment safely.
• Determine when an issue can be corrected independently and when additional technical assistance is required.
• Communicate equipment problems and repair status clearly to production and maintenance personnel.
• Help identify recurring problems and opportunities to improve equipment reliability.

You will learn to maintain and support specialized equipment used in the production and processing of secure financial products, including equipment associated with:

• High-speed printing and personalization
• Document processing
• Folding and finishing
• Automated inserting and mailing
• Conveying and material handling
• Sensors and automated machine controls
• Industrial printing and production systems

Previous experience with this exact equipment is not required. Training will be provided.

• Support machine setup, calibration, adjustments, and production changeovers.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new production equipment.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.
• Help remove, relocate, or replace obsolete equipment.
• Work with maintenance and production personnel during equipment installations and upgrades.
• Support testing of equipment following repairs, adjustments, or modifications.

Accurate documentation is an important part of this position.

You will:

• Complete preventative maintenance tasks according to established schedules.
• Document equipment inspections, repairs, adjustments, and parts used.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Communicate equipment conditions and outstanding issues to the appropriate team members.
• Help track recurring equipment problems and…