• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Clifton, NJ)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the functionality and reliability of production and packaging equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on various machines, contributing to efficient operations.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct preventive maintenance on production and packaging equipment, including liquid line machines, counter packaging machines, encapsulation machines, Kathabar systems, drying tunnels, boilers, powder mixing systems, and gelatin melting mixers.

    + Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on production equipment.

    + Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize equipment downtime and ensure efficient operations.

    + Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records for equipment repairs, breakdowns, and preventive maintenance.

    + Work with vendors to order necessary parts and coordinate service when required.

    + Support continuous improvement initiatives in production processes and equipment reliability.

    + Assist in the development and implementation of new maintenance processes or programs.

    Essential Skills

    + Electrical troubleshooting

    + HVAC equipment maintenance

    + Preventive maintenance in a nutraceutical manufacturing environment

    + Industrial maintenance experience

    + Service-oriented approach

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent; technical school education preferred.

    + 7+ years of experience in maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

    + Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

    + Experience with PM programs and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

    + Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor technicians and lead maintenance projects when necessary.

    + Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and engineering.

    + Proficient in using computer systems for maintenance tracking, including CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

    + Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) for reporting and documentation purposes.

    + Ability to lift and move heavy objects and perform physical labor as required.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $66560.00/yr.

    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 Clifton,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025.

    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.