Electro Mechanical Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician Job Description

The Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining plant equipment in optimal operating condition. This role involves utilizing preventive maintenance programs, correct maintenance procedures, and promoting safe workplace practices. You will troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment necessary for efficient product processing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal functioning of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing planned (preventative) and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment.

• Be readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.

• Inspect machines and equipment to locate problems, replace defective parts, and make necessary adjustments to ensure continuous production operation.

• Use hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts/equipment on plant and production equipment.

• Troubleshoot and maintain diverse equipment including motor controls, BFD, refrigeration, mixers, conveyors, sensors, printers, and packaging equipment.

• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

• Complete work orders in a timely manner while maintaining high quality standards.

• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees to notify them of problems and/or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.

• Ensure paperwork is complete, clear, legible, and accurate in accordance with SOPs.

• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities to improve processes.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

• Adhere to required safe work practices including lockout-tagout, wearing required PPE in designated areas, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Mechanical and electrical repair

• Industrial equipment maintenance

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting

• Preventative maintenance

• PLC troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training desired.

• Minimum of two years experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably in the food and beverage industry.

• Minimum of two years experience with one or more required technical experiences: Electrical, mechanical, PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, HVAC.

• Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.

• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment downtime.

• Ability to evaluate, repair, and operate production equipment.

• Welding skills and proficiency with hand and power tools required.

• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical operations and follow directions.

• Proficiency in computer and accurate data entry skills.

• Skilled operation of stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that is currently undergoing a culture change with its staff. Be part of a dynamic team where continuous improvement and professional growth are encouraged.

Work Environment

This role operates on the 3rd shift from 11pm-7am. The work environment is a standard production facility with exposure to noise, humidity, and temperature changes, particularly if maintenance must be completed outdoors. Products manufactured in the facility may contain peanuts and tree nuts. The position requires frequent operation of machinery, repetitive grasping of objects, and the use of various hand and power tools. Physical demands include sitting, climbing, standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required. Vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish color.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Brunswick, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/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 East Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.

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.