Maintenance Mechanic

Mill Road Dairy

Whitehouse Station, NJ

Pay: $28-$33/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Overview**

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to help ensure the safe and reliable operation of production equipment, facility systems, and utilities. This position is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing repairs to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.

We are looking for candidates with strong general mechanical knowledge and hands-on manufacturing experience. Additional skills in electrical work, welding, instrumentation, hydraulics, and pneumatics are highly valued. The ideal candidate is a versatile, hands-on problem solver who can work independently and collaboratively with production personnel to support equipment reliability, food safety, and product quality.

We are currently hiring for 3 shifts for this position which include:

• 7:00am to 3:00pm, Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
• 4:00pm to 4:00am, 12 hour rotating shifts
• 4:00am to 4:00pm, 12 hour rotating shifts

Shift flexibility is highly preferred.

**What You'll Be Doing**

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyor systems, processing equipment, packaging equipment, washing equipment, labeling equipment, HDPE bottle production equipment, and utilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues using equipment diagrams, schematics, manuals, and testing instruments.
• Diagnose equipment problems by observing machinery in operation and identifying potential mechanical or operational failures.
• Perform electrical work involving 120V, 240V, and 480V systems, including wiring, pipe bending, connections, and PLC-related work.
• Perform welding using MIG, TIG, and Stick processes as needed.
• Complete instrumentation calibration, equipment greasing, and lubrication.
• Assist with equipment installations, repairs, daily startups, and production changeovers.
• Coordinate with production personnel to minimize downtime and support equipment maintenance procedures.
• Follow company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), standard operating procedures, safety regulations, and other company policies.
• Maintain accurate and organized work practices while completing assigned maintenance tasks and projects.
• Support company initiatives and programs as needed.

**Qualifications**

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant maintenance or mechanical experience in a manufacturing facility; food industry experience preferred.
• Strong general mechanical knowledge and hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Additional experience or specialized skills in electrical work, welding, PLCs, instrumentation, hydraulics, or pneumatics are highly valued.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and assist team members as needed.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and follow tasks through to completion.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to noise, dust, moisture, chemicals, and varying temperatures.
• Availability to work assigned schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Work Environment

This position operates in a food manufacturing facility and requires adherence to all applicable safety requirements, company policies, GMPs, and food safety procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any additional skills or specialties in maintenance, such as electrical work or welding?
• Certain shifts in this position require a 12 hour rotating shifts.

For example, one would work 4:00pm to 4:00am on Monday /Tuesday, then be off on Wednesday /Thursday, and work 4:00pm to 4:00am on Friday/Saturday/Sunday. The following week would be off Monday/Tuesday, work Wednesday/Thursday, off Friday/Saturday/Sunday.

Does this align with your availability?

• We are currently hiring for 3 shifts for this position which include:

1) 7:00am to 3:00pm, Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday

2) 4:00pm to 4:00am, 12 hour rotating shifts

3) 4:00am to 4:00pm, 12 hour rotating shifts

Shift flexibility is highly preferred.

Do you have a shift preference?

Experience:

• Mechanical troubleshooting: 1 year (Required)
• Electrical troubleshooting: 1 year (Required)
• Food Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person