Maintenance Tech
South Plainfield, NJFull-time$29–36/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Maintenance Tech performs preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment and machinery in a manufacturing environment. The role includes diagnosing mechanical problems, replacing defective parts, completing work orders, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of maintenance-related experience or equivalent training and experience, and the ability to interpret technical documents and use precision measuring devices.
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Compensation
$29.00 - $29.00 / Hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
Follows, without exception, all work instructions and safety policies, including use of all PPE and safety equipment Performs routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery Repairs basic mechanical components and replace parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges and switches Observes and listens to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of problem Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts Lubricates and cleans machinery and support equipment to maintain housekeeping and preventive maintenance standards within the plant Accomplishes all work orders to maintain safety; reduce downtime; decrease scrap; improve quality production; and improve plant efficiency Follows all safety rules and procedures including Lockout/Tagout program, housekeeping and observes the operations to insure a safe work environment Performs other related duties as assigned Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance-related position within a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience Ability to interpret documents such as procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, charts, diagrams, etc. Ability to use precision measuring devices including amp meters, electric meters, and hydraulic gauges Basic understanding of systems, equipment and schematics Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Good troubleshooting skills Basic mathematical skills used to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use decimals and fractions Ability to perform work in a mature and professional manner, demonstrate personal responsibility, and perform all assigned duties The range is $29 - $36 per hour. Exact salary offered will depend on candidate's experience, work location, skills, etc.
Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.
ABOUT US
Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?
Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.
Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.
At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.
Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!
Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
6333-3675
How this job compares
Set against the 6,597 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$29–36/hr
- New Jersey median$25–32/hr81 hourly ranges
- US median$27–34/hr3,011 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $32.50/hr, is 8% above the New Jersey median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the middle half of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in New Jersey.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 111 open Maintenance Technician jobs in New Jersey and 6,597 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Jersey
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,770 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,134 of the 6,597 open Maintenance Technician jobs (48%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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