Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic – 1st Shift

Location: Newark, NJ

Pay: $30 – $35 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping machines running at peak performance? If you enjoy troubleshooting equipment, preventing breakdowns, and being the go-to expert when production needs support, this opportunity is built for you.

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where your technical expertise will make a real impact every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key part of the maintenance team, you’ll help ensure production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on food processing and packaging equipment
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime
• Supporting plant start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers
• Performing basic PLC troubleshooting (no programming required)
• Assisting with installation, assembly, and commissioning of new machinery
• Maintaining maintenance logs, work orders, and documentation
• Safely using hand tools, power tools, and industrial equipment
• Working closely with production teams to identify and resolve equipment issues quickly
• Following food safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area

You will also work with high-pressure steam boiler operations, helping ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who enjoys solving mechanical challenges and working with industrial equipment.

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or Industrial Mechanic (food manufacturing preferred)
• Strong mechanical experience working with equipment such as:
• Conveyors
• Mixers
• Ovens
• Pumps
• Motors
• Baggers
• Fillers
• Wrappers
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Hands-on experience with pneumatics and hydraulics
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with CMMS systems is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, climb, stand, and work in a manufacturing environment
• Strong commitment to safety and plant procedures
• Hold or be able to obtain a NJ Black Seal Boiler Operator License

Why This Opportunity Is Worth Your Attention

• Competitive pay: $30 – $35 per hour
• Stable 1st shift schedule (6 AM – 3 PM)
• Work with advanced industrial equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Be part of a team where your technical skills truly matter

This is the type of role where your expertise keeps production moving and your problem-solving skills make a real difference every single day.

BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:

Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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