Maintenance Technician Jobs in Rockaway, 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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Refrigeration Technician

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

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High Performance Cell Technician

  • Jeffrey Chain
  • Morristown, NJ (12 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (12 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Experienced working with complex automation and/or robotics, swiss turn lathe, rotary machining centers, and CNC machines Ability to read, edit, and optimize programs Understanding of general machining...

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Cleanroom Technician

  • Aerotek
  • Oakland, NJ (14 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ (14 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Cleanroom Technician Job Description The Cleanroom Technician supports the manufacturing of medical devices by cutting, sorting, and cleaning meat products in a controlled cleanroom and cGMP...

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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

  • Benjamin Moore & Co
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

2nd Shift Benjamin Moore has an opening for a Maintenance Technician based out of either Johnstown, NY, Milford, MA, Newark, NJ, Pell City, AL or Mesquite, TX manufacturing facility....

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Field Service Technician Industrial Weighing Products

  • Mettler-Toledo, Inc.
  • Montville, NJ (7 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Montville, NJ (7 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities As a Field Service Technician, you will be the on-site expert customers rely on to keep their floor and bench scales running safely, accurately, and...

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Molding Technician - 2nd Shift

  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • Little Falls, NJ (15 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Little Falls, NJ (15 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

This role combines hands-on machine operation, process control, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to deliver robust, manufacturable molded assemblies for high-reliability electronics...

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Molding Technician - 3rd Shift

  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • Little Falls, NJ (15 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Little Falls, NJ (15 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

This role combines hands-on machine operation, process control, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to deliver robust, manufacturable molded assemblies for high-reliability electronics...

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Thin Film Coating Technician I -2nd Shift

  • Thorlabs, Inc.
  • Newton, NJ (17 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newton, NJ (17 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The role entails such functions as kitting, operating machines, and in process measurements....

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Field Service Technician Industrial Weighing Products

  • Mettler Toledo
  • Pine Brook, NJ (10 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ (10 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities As a Field Service Technician, you will be the on-site expert customers rely on to keep their floor and bench scales running safely, accurately, and...

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Automotive Maintenance Technician

  • TX06 Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC.
  • Hillside, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

STOP looking for a job and START investing in your career as a Maintenance Technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care!...

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Shop Technician

  • Isco Industries
  • Fairfield, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

At ISCO, we put high value on appreciation and respect, and provide you with an opportunity to really make a difference. ISCO is a family owned and operated company born and raised in Louisville,...

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O&M Technician I

  • O&M Technician I, United States of America, CDI
  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation....

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Aseptic Technician

  • Actalent
  • Fairfield, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Job Title: QC Technician The QC Technician II will play a vital role in ensuring quality control by performing fit-for-purpose testing in support of manufacturing processes. This includes both...

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Industrial Machinery Service Technician

  • Delta Community Supports
  • Stillwater, NJ (20 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Stillwater, NJ (20 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

We're looking for a mechanically-minded problem solver to join our growing team as a Machine Service Mechanic....

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Braze Technician I - Weekend Shift

  • Vitesse Systems LLC
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

The Braze Technician I will assemble jobs as instructed per shop order, print, and/or customer specs. This role will work with various types of fixturing, tooling, weights, graphite's, ceramics,...

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Demographic Data for Rockaway, NJ

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.3%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.1%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians in Rockaway, 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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