Maintenance Technician A – Production Food Manufacturing Client | Linden, NJ Shift: Day Shift
Important — Cold Environment Notice This position operates in a refrigerated production environment, with parts of the facility running as cold as 34–38°F and freezer areas dropping below freezing. Candidates must be comfortable working in cold conditions for extended periods.
What You'll Be Doing
Performing advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment including conveyors, automated machinery, and packaging lines
Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic issues with minimal supervision
Leading or supporting major repairs, equipment overhauls, and planned shutdown work
Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics
Working with PLCs to troubleshoot automated equipment faults
Mentoring junior technicians (Tech B/C) on the floor as needed
Documenting all maintenance activity through the CMMS system
Following GMP, food safety, and safety protocols on the production floor
What We're Looking For
5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Direct experience with conveyors and automated production equipment
PLC troubleshooting experience required
Food manufacturing background strongly preferred
Comfortable working in a cold/refrigerated environment for the duration of the shift
Ability to work independently and lead on complex repairs
Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
Numbers & Facts
Location
Linden, NJ
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Property Maintenanceunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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