Maintenance Technician

Location

Pedricktown, NJ

Wage

$30 – $35/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 15, 2026

Job Description

Overview

A leading food manufacturer is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians for 1st and 2nd shifts, offering excellent pay and benefits. The company specializes in fresh and frozen premium food products and values its employees as the lifeblood of the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical and preventative maintenance work on production and packaging equipment.
  • Maintain records of repairs, parts inventory, and modifications of equipment.
  • Assist with setup and movement of equipment during change-overs or expansion.
  • Maintain tools and maintenance shop in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
  • Provide emergency repairs of equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs.
  • Perform mechanical jobs including troubleshooting and repair of machines.
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders for maintenance.
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and test and adjust equipment.
  • Perform general plumbing maintenance, electrical, and carpentry functions.
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean work areas.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED; completion of a mechanical trade strongly preferred.
  • Experience as a production or industrial mechanic technician, preferably in the food industry.
  • Electrical troubleshooting knowledge on multiple voltages and ability to read electrical prints.
  • Highly motivated and able to work independently and as a team player.
  • Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
  • Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
  • Ability to maintain organization of maintenance schedules and files.
  • Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
  • Knowledge of workplace compliance regulations and legislation.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Excellent time management and project management skills.
  • High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
  • Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work well under pressure.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), preferably in a food manufacturing facility.
  • Highly punctual.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Pedricktown, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $33/hr, this posting comes in about 10% below the $36/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $29–$40/hr across 131 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 38% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Pedricktown, NJ

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Pedricktown, NJ, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 198 other active welding openings from 118 employers. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

Jobot currently has 2 other openings live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are gpac (15), Rhoads Industries (12), and Gpac (10). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Camden at $41/hr, Northvale at $40/hr, and Newark at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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