Maintenance Mechanic
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Pay: $30-45/hour
Schedule: 1st & 2nd Shift | 40+ hours/week
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
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- 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.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available, along with the opportunity to join a growing CPG manufacturing operation.
If you're an experienced Maintenance Mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, preventing downtime, and keeping production running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you. INDH
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