Electrical Maintenance Technician

Interaction 24

Linden, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Production, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Health Insurance, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Management Consulting, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Market Analysis, Mentoring, Preventative Maintenance, Process Development, Profit & Loss, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Property Maintenance, Recruiting Strategy, Resource Management, Schematics, Service Delivery, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Linden, New Jersey
POSTED
6 days ago
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
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
Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour




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