Electro Mechanical Maintenance

Job Title: Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician Job Description

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, this role is essential in ensuring all plant equipment remains in optimal operating condition. The Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician will utilize preventive maintenance programs and correct maintenance procedures, adhering to safe workplace practices across the plant. This position is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment required for efficient product processing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal functioning of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing both planned 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 ongoing production operations.

• 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 or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.

• Ensure paperwork is complete, clear, legible, and accurate, documenting all required information according to SOPs.

• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities for process improvements.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure food safety and maintain 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, and fall restraints.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.

• Performing industrial equipment maintenance.

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

• Implementing preventative maintenance strategies.

• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; formal engineering or 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 in one or more technical areas: 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 independently take corrective action to prevent component failures or downtime.

• Proficiency in evaluating, repairing, and operating production equipment.

• Welding skills and experience with hand and power tools are required.

• Computer literacy and accurate data entry skills.

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

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company undergoing a positive culture change with current staff. Experience a dynamic work environment where continuous improvement is valued and encouraged.

Work Environment

This role requires working the 3rd shift from 11 pm to 7 am in a standard production environment, with exposure to noise, humidity, and temperature changes, especially if maintenance must be completed outdoors. Products manufactured may contain peanuts and tree nuts. The position demands frequent operation of machinery, repetitive grasping of objects, and use of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment. 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, distant, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color distinction.

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.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Brunswick,NJ.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.