Maintenance Mechanic

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician Location: Northern NJ Pay: $25–$30/hr (based on experience) Shift:1st Shift Employment Type: Full-Time

A leading food manufacturer in the Northern NJ area is seeking a skilled Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their growing team. This role plays a critical part in keeping production equipment running efficiently, supporting food safety and quality operations, and minimizing downtime.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, packaging equipment, and pneumatic tools
  
  
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and control panels
  
  
• Fabricate and replace mechanical components using shop tools, welding, and machining equipment
  
  
• Support inventory management and order replacement parts
  
  
• Ensure all equipment complies with safety, GMP, and food quality standards
  
  
• Train operators on basic troubleshooting and maintenance best practices
  
  
• Maintain accurate repair logs and communicate equipment needs across shifts
  
  

What You Bring

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting (food or packaging preferred)
  
  
• Good electrical troubleshooting skills (PLC, VFD, HMI)
  
  
• Hands-on mechanical repair experience (bearings, motors, belts, gears)
  
  
• Ability to read schematics, technical diagrams, and manuals
  
  
• Experience with high-voltage systems and safety protocols (LOTO, PPE)
  
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and meet physical demands of the role
  
  

Why Apply

• Competitive pay and long-term opportunity
  
  
• Fast-paced environment with hands-on work
  
  
• Opportunity to work with modern equipment and contribute to a growing team
  
  

salary: $52,000 - $62,400 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, pneumatic tools, and packaging equipment
  
  
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and other electrical and control systems
  
  
• Fabricate or modify mechanical parts using shop equipment, welding, and machining tools
  
  
• Diagnose mechanical issues using precision instruments (e.g., calipers, multimeter, laser alignment)
  
  
• Replace worn or damaged components including belts, bearings, and chains
  
  
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and report on trends or recurring issues
  
  
• Support production staff with basic maintenance training to help minimize downtime
  
  
• Manage parts and tool inventory; place and track orders as needed
  
  
• Uphold all safety procedures, PPE usage, GMPs, and company policies
  
  
• Ensure equipment supports food safety, quality, and Critical Control Point (CCP) requirements
  
  
• Collaborate with other departments and shift teams to ensure smooth operations
  
  
• Stay current on technical knowledge through trainings, manuals, and vendor support
  
  

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Troubleshooting

Mechanical Repair

PLC Troubleshooting

VFD Programming

HMI Setup

High Voltage Systems

Pneumatics

Conveyor Maintenance

Schematic Reading

Root Cause Analysis

CMMS Systems

Inventory Control

GMP Compliance

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Safety Compliance

Sensor Calibration

Team Communication

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact ....

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.