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Maintenance Mechanic

Connections Personnel
Somerset, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Connections Personnel is hiring for a temp to hire machine mechanic for our client located in Somerset, NJ. Looking for a candidate that has injection molding background or have worked with high-speed plastic machinery background to join the team. Willing to train a candidate that has entry level experience that is mechanically inclined.

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and light electrical failures on the production floor to minimize equipment downtime. This includes servicing conveyors, actuators, pouch-assembly machines, and dispensing line hardware.
  • Routine checkups, cleanings, and component replacements. Log all PM tasks meticulously to ensure the facility maintains regulatory standards.
  • Fine-tune high-precision packaging tools, change out parts for different product runs (changeovers), and check for quality control alignment on the bottle and pouch conveyor lines.
  • Utilize manual machine shop tools and basic welding skills to modify or repair metal and plastic components.
  • Work in strict alignment with OSHA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), as many of the dispensing containers they produce are supplied to the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.


Requirements:

  • Preferred experience is 3 years but willing to train entry level candidate.
  • Any experience in the plastic industry preferred.
  • Must speak English.
  • Drug screen, background check and E-Verify.
  • Must be able to work 1st shift and be able to assist on 2nd shift if needed.



Schedule: 7am-3pm Monday thru Friday. Must be able to assist on 2nd shift if needed.

Salary: $22-$30/hr depending on experience and background.


For immediate consideration please apply online at: https://connections.securedportals.com/apply/


Salary : $22 - $30

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