Maintenance Technician Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

A Maintenance Technician in the manufacturing industry is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of machinery and equipment. They perform routine checks, diagnose faults, undertake repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions to production processes. They may also assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensure safety and compliance standards are met, and provide technical assistance to other staff. They often work in collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and production personnel.

Key skills for this role include mechanical and electrical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, and a keen attention to detail. A strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems is also beneficial. They should possess the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. Certain certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or relevant trade certifications may be required. Prior roles a person might have before progressing to a Maintenance Technician include Maintenance Assistant, Production Operator, or an Apprentice in a relevant trade such as Electrician or Mechanic.

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Advanced Technology Services

Electrical Maintenance Technician

. · May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

Cutting Edge Manufacturing

Industrial Machine Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Machine Maintenance Technician Our manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Machine Maintenance Technician to join our team....

Maintenance Technician II - UniFirst

  • Whippany, NJ (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Knowledgeable in industrial maintenance of facilities and equipment. Minimum of 1 year of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required....

Field Service Technician

  • Fairfield, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Who We Are Integrated Scale Systems is a well established and expanding company specializing in the sales and service of industrial weighing equipment. It also serves as the hardware service...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions utilizing mechanical devices Review maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities Inspect operating machines...

Field Service Technician

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Install computer software programs to manufactured machines. Load programs into equipment....

Remote Work

Maintenance Worker (Monday -Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm)

  • Clifton, NJ (14 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (14 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Maintenance Worker (Monday -Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm) Department: Straight and Narrow - Operations Office: Straight and Narrow - Operations Are you passionate about making a difference in others'...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Piscataway, NJ (17 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (17 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

. + Capability to troubleshoot processing and packaging equipment and work with electrical motors and PLCs. + Experience with PLC troubleshooting, reading blueprints, schematics, and understanding mechanical...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Middlesex, NJ (18 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (18 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Position Purpose: Under direction of facility leadership, the Maintenance Technician perform all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance...

Facilities / Maintenance Worker Quality Meats Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at Quality Meats to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. Quality Meats - Now Hiring: Facilities / Maintenance Worker Click here to learn...

Maintenance Worker Temporary

  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary. 5.Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them. 6.Repairing machines, equipment, or correcting them. 7.Supporting staff by dispatching...

Maintenance Specialist - Painter

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Provides maintenance and/or repairs to the agency buildings and ground, as well as to the organizations equipment/appliances. Must be able to perform with limited supervision, accept...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • East Hanover, NJ (14 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (14 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities Set up packaging equipment using correct tooling and ensure lines run according to established specifications....

Industrial Mechanic- 2nd and 3rd Shift

  • Somerset, NJ (21 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerset, NJ (21 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

equipment highly preferred 3-5 years experience in repairing of manufacturing packaging equipment....

Maintenance Technician III

  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: As a Maintenance Technician III, you will work with the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve...

Demographic Data for Elizabeth, NJ

Moving to Elizabeth, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Elizabeth, NJ below.


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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Maintenance Technicians in Elizabeth, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.0%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians in Elizabeth, NJ
2-4 years
30.3%
Less than 1 year
25.2%
6-8 years
14.0%
1-2 years
13.5%
10+ years
11.0%
None
3.1%
4-6 years
2.2%
8-10 years
0.7%



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