What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electromechanical Plant Maintenance Technologist position at Flexcraft Manufacturing?
Electromechanical Plant Maintenance Technologist
Where: Neptune City, NJ | Status: Full-Time | Shifts: Day & Night (12 hours)
Is this you?
- Do you thrive solving tough mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical problems—including up to 480V three-phase?
- Are you motivated by keeping injection and blow molding lines running safely and efficiently?
- Can you move from a root cause meeting to a hands-on equipment install without missing a beat?
If yes, you'll feel right at home at Flexcraft.
The mission
Guard the uptime of a modern plastics manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Plant Engineer, you'll own maintenance and repairs in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, cGMP, OSHA, and our internal standards—advancing reliability, safety, and quality every shift.
What you'll tackle
- Preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on molding equipment and auxiliaries (extruders, conveyors, chillers, compressors).
- Diagnostics and repair across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical domains.
- Facility systems stewardship: HVAC, DI water, compressed air, vacuum, lighting, building controls.
- Partner with engineering and production to cut downtime and elevate performance.
- Accurate documentation in the CMMS (e.g., IQMS) and contributions to continuous improvement/RCAs.
- OSHA-compliant work practices; maintain a clean, organized workspace.
- Assist with equipment relocations/installs; fabricate parts with hand tools and basic machine shop equipment (welding a plus).
What you bring
Background
- Technical training program or 2 years of industrial maintenance experience; plastics or pharmaceutical preferred.
- Experience in heavy industrial environments.
Technical fluency
- Comfort with schematics and manuals; PLC troubleshooting skills (programming is beneficial).
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, GMP, Lean, and 5S.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS tools.
Mindset
- Solutions-first, collaborative communicator.
- Independent, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Flexible and eager to learn.
Physical capability
- Lift up to 50 lbs routinely, 70 lbs occasionally.
- Stand, bend, kneel, and climb ladders/steps.
- Comfort at heights and within tight spaces.
Your schedule
12-Hour Schedule Format)
- You work 2 days, then have 2 days off
- Then you work 3 days, followed by 2 days off
- Then you work 2 days, and the cycle repeats
This allows for a consistent rotation and includes every other weekend off.
Shift Times
Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Night Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Your toolbox
- Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Machine Safety Inspections
Primary machines: Injection Molding Machines; Blow Molding Machines
Rewards
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
How to take the next step
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Equal Opportunity
Flexcraft is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Build a career where your craftsmanship powers innovation. Apply today.