Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Pay: $30–$45/hour
Schedule: 1st & 2nd Shift | 40 hours/week
Direct Hire Opportunity with Superior Skilled Trades

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking experienced Maintenance Mechanics for direct hire opportunities in a food manufacturing environment in Hackettstown, NJ. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to minimize downtime and keep operations running safely and efficiently.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial production equipment.
• Maintain fryers, packaging/sealing machines, conveyors, motors, bearings, belts, gearboxes, and lubrication systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including loading dock equipment.
• Maintain forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Read equipment manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to diagnose mechanical issues.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting involving motors, sensors, controls, and wiring as needed.
• Complete preventive maintenance documentation and respond to emergency equipment repairs.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs and maintenance.
• Work closely with Production and QA teams to reduce equipment downtime.
• Follow all plant safety, USDA, SQF, GMP, and food safety requirements.

• 2 years of industrial maintenance mechanic experience; food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.
• Experience with industrial production and packaging equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, belts, and gearboxes.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance needs.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available, along with the opportunity to join a growing CPG manufacturing operation.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, preventing downtime, and keeping production running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

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