Maintenance Mechanic

iSpice Foods Inc.

East Brunswick, NJ

Pay: $25-$30/hr

Shift: Full time

**Location:** 9 Elkins Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

**Company:** iSpice Foods

**Job Type:** Full-Time | On-Site

**Pay:** $25.07 – $30.20 per hour

**Position Summary**

iSpice Foods is seeking an experienced and dependable **Maintenance Mechanic** to join our production team at our East Brunswick, New Jersey facility.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience maintaining industrial production equipment, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance issues.

This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment across our milling, blending, and packaging departments to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production operations.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain and repair industrial equipment, including motors, gearboxes, belts, conveyors, and other production machinery.
• Perform welding and fabrication work as needed, including MIG, TIG, and stainless steel welding.
• Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of milling, blending, and packaging equipment.
• Identify potential equipment issues and take proactive measures to prevent breakdowns.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Respond promptly to equipment malfunctions and production maintenance requests.
• Perform general facility maintenance and repairs as required.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

**Qualifications & Requirements**

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, or similar role in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience with industrial motors, gearboxes, belts, conveyors, and production equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and basic industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and stainless steel welding.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs independently.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance procedures and industrial safety practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and committed to maintaining equipment reliability.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience maintaining milling, blending, or packaging equipment.
• Previous maintenance experience in food processing, spice manufacturing, or a related industry.

**Benefits**

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Additional benefits in accordance with company policy

**About iSpice Foods**

iSpice Foods is a North American importer, processor, and distributor of spices, seasonings, and specialty ingredients. With operations serving foodservice, retail, industrial, and private-label customers, we are committed to delivering quality products while maintaining safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

iSpice Foods is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and fairness.

**Work Location:** In person – East Brunswick, NJ

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which welding techniques do you have experience with?
• What is your desired hourly salary?
• When are you available to start?

Experience:

• manufacturing maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
• troubleshooting industrial production equipment: 3 years (Preferred)
• repairing motors, gearboxes, belts, and conveyors: 3 years (Preferred)
• maintaining milling, blending, or packaging equipment: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Required)

Work Location: In person