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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician / Controls Specialist to support the ongoing reliability, performance, and efficiency of our manufacturing operations. This role involves maintaining plant equipment, troubleshooting systems, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of plant machinery, building systems, and production equipment.
  • Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment and support systems.
  • Upload, download, configure, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs and associated process instrumentation.
  • Support and maintain automation systems utilizing Siemens Step7 / TIA Portal and Allen Bradley RSLogix/RS5000 platforms.
  • Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals to resolve equipment issues.
  • Assist with the assembly, wiring, and installation of machinery control panels according to engineering specifications.
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions using precision testing and measurement tools.
  • Maintain and repair motors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and other production-related equipment.
  • Conduct routine inspections and daily maintenance rounds, including monitoring fire protection and safety systems.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Process Engineering, and Maintenance team members to improve equipment performance.
  • Engage with production employees to identify opportunities for process improvements.
  • Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage work orders.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Support plant initiatives related to reliability, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing practices.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
  • Strong experience with Siemens Step7 / TIA Portal and Allen Bradley RS5000 software highly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with SAP and computerized maintenance management systems preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to work 1st shift hours from 6AM - 3PM.
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How this job compares in Bergen County, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$40/hr across 104 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Bergen County, NJ

Bergen County, NJ currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 168 other active welding openings from 115 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Bergen County, or widen the search to New Jersey.

Navigate Search 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 (13), Carvana (6), and DC Fabricators (5). 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 Northvale at $40/hr and Delanco at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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