Mechanic Supervisor
Location
Perth Amboy, NJ
Posted on May 8, 2026
Location
Perth Amboy, NJ
Posted on May 8, 2026
Our client, a dairy and cheese manufacturing company in Perth Amboy, NJ, is looking for a Manufacturing Mechanic Supervisor to oversee a team of production mechanics, who perform preventive maintenance and repair on Manufacturing and Packaging line equipment. Bilingual Spanish required. Salary starts $40/hour, commensurate with experience. Shift time 10p-7a Sunday-Thursday, with the expectation that you will work most Fridays at time and a half rate (potential 48 hour work week). Job Responsibilities: Supervise team of mechanics who: Troubleshoot and repair all electronic and automation equipment, sensors, cylinders, motors, conveyer belts, HVAC, plumbing, in a production environment that includes a cold/refrigerated area. Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies. Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards. Studies maintenance schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Follows safety regulations. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Maintains time and production records Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. Qualifications: Bilingual Spanish required At least 3 years of hands-on, mechanical experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in food manufacturing/distribution. Supervisory experience highly preferred. Understanding of GMP's, Lock Out Tag Out, OSHA regulations. Electrical repair and preventative maintenance experience crucial Experience with reading blueprints, PLC systems, robotics, Operator Interface Terminal (Panel view), pneumatics, sensors and cylinders highly desired Previous experience with dairy and cheese manufacturing equipment highly desired Black Seal license a plus