Maintenance Mechanic

United Premium Foods is an equal opportunity employer who wishes to hire motivated individuals to join our team working in our food production and cold storage facility. We are a manufacturer of superior quality food (protein-based) products and provider of cold storage services. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional food processing solutions that prioritize quality, safety, and superior customer service. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our New Jersey-based facility, which is USDA and FDA Level 2 certified, and in our rigorous processes designed to meet stringent safety and food safety regulations.

Job Summary

United Premium Foods is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our maintenance team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a sophisticated array of industrial food processing systems. You will play a vital part in ensuring seamless production throughput and upholding our rigorous standards for safety, SQF compliance, and operational excellence. This is an opportunity for a technically minded professional to manage high-capacity equipment in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Preventative Maintenance: Execute routine inspections and data-driven PM schedules to ensure maximum equipment uptime and facility reliability.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures using technical schematics, manuals, and root-cause analysis.
• System Repairs: Expertly repair or replace industrial components, including motors, pumps, valves, sensors, and PCSs.
• Electrical Systems: Perform industrial electrical work on both low and high-voltage systems.
• CMMS Management: Maintain precise digital records of all maintenance activities and work orders within the MaintainX CMMS platform.
• Operational Collaboration: Partner with Production and QA teams to optimize equipment for maximum efficiency while maintaining sanitation integrity.

Required Experience & Technical Skills

· Specialized Machinery: Proven technical expertise in the setup and maintenance of high-capacity food processing equipment, specifically: Vacuum Stuffers, Double Clippers, Block Grinders, Thermoformers, and Industrial Ovens.

• Ability to support facility needs through overtime or weekend work as required by production schedules.
• Good professional manner and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to pass drug-screen and "fit for duty" check point.

Pay: From $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Food Processing Plant: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34