Maintenance Mechanic**
**Job Description**
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform major mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure the optimal performance of equipment on site. You will coordinate with other mechanics on duty to complete repairs and ensure all assigned work is completed during your shift. Additionally, you will communicate daily activities with supervision, as well as previous and upcoming shift maintenance personnel.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform minor and major repairs on all types of equipment, including packing/filling machines, cappers, labelers, seamers, case packers, case sealers, jar and case coders, mixers, heat exchangers, palletizers, de-palletizers, pallet wrappers, pumps, and other various plant equipment.
+ Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, focusing on mechanical aspects.
+ Execute the maintenance schedule, conscious of products being run in the production area.
+ Complete work orders as assigned.
+ Observe safety regulations, wear all required safety equipment, encourage safe working practices, and correct obvious hazards immediately or report them to supervisors.
+ Comply with all applicable standards such as USDA, FDA, relevant CFRs, GFSI, and other applicable customer requirements.
+ Adhere to the Premise and Equipment Program and the Master Preventative Schedule.
+ Meet customer needs and assure satisfaction.
+ Install new equipment and adjust the configuration of production equipment according to the production schedule.
+ Report any food safety or quality issues to the QA group or any other member of the food safety team.
+ Comply with company policies, including GMPs, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, and more as directed by OSHA.
**Essential Skills**
+ 3+ years of mechanical experience in a food manufacturing environment.
+ High school diploma.
+ Understanding of production and plant processes.
+ Experience in troubleshooting with some electrical knowledge.
+ Commitment to company goals and employee safety.
+ Willingness to work overtime if necessary.
+ Flexibility, organization, and ability to accurately work under time constraints and deadlines.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Welding ability is a plus.
+ Ability to operate forklifts, pallet trucks, and scissor lifts.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off for holidays, sick days, and vacations. Health benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision plans. Additional benefits include FSA/HSA, disability insurance (both long and short term), a tuition reimbursement program, company-paid life insurance, and various voluntary insurance options such as additional life, accidental injury, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
**Work Environment**
The work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 6 AM to 4 PM during the off-season, which is from October to July. During the peak season from July to October, the schedule shifts to Monday through Friday from 6 AM until finish, which could involve 12-hour shifts at times. Employees should be available to work on weekends if coverage is needed, although the current plan is not to work weekends.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Williamstown,NJ.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**Job Description**
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform major mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure the optimal performance of equipment on site. You will coordinate with other mechanics on duty to complete repairs and ensure all assigned work is completed during your shift. Additionally, you will communicate daily activities with supervision, as well as previous and upcoming shift maintenance personnel.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform minor and major repairs on all types of equipment, including packing/filling machines, cappers, labelers, seamers, case packers, case sealers, jar and case coders, mixers, heat exchangers, palletizers, de-palletizers, pallet wrappers, pumps, and other various plant equipment.
+ Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, focusing on mechanical aspects.
+ Execute the maintenance schedule, conscious of products being run in the production area.
+ Complete work orders as assigned.
+ Observe safety regulations, wear all required safety equipment, encourage safe working practices, and correct obvious hazards immediately or report them to supervisors.
+ Comply with all applicable standards such as USDA, FDA, relevant CFRs, GFSI, and other applicable customer requirements.
+ Adhere to the Premise and Equipment Program and the Master Preventative Schedule.
+ Meet customer needs and assure satisfaction.
+ Install new equipment and adjust the configuration of production equipment according to the production schedule.
+ Report any food safety or quality issues to the QA group or any other member of the food safety team.
+ Comply with company policies, including GMPs, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, and more as directed by OSHA.
**Essential Skills**
+ 3+ years of mechanical experience in a food manufacturing environment.
+ High school diploma.
+ Understanding of production and plant processes.
+ Experience in troubleshooting with some electrical knowledge.
+ Commitment to company goals and employee safety.
+ Willingness to work overtime if necessary.
+ Flexibility, organization, and ability to accurately work under time constraints and deadlines.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Welding ability is a plus.
+ Ability to operate forklifts, pallet trucks, and scissor lifts.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off for holidays, sick days, and vacations. Health benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision plans. Additional benefits include FSA/HSA, disability insurance (both long and short term), a tuition reimbursement program, company-paid life insurance, and various voluntary insurance options such as additional life, accidental injury, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
**Work Environment**
The work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 6 AM to 4 PM during the off-season, which is from October to July. During the peak season from July to October, the schedule shifts to Monday through Friday from 6 AM until finish, which could involve 12-hour shifts at times. Employees should be available to work on weekends if coverage is needed, although the current plan is not to work weekends.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Williamstown,NJ.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 486026521
Originally Posted on: 7/19/2025
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