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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 is responsible for maintaining plant equipment, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, supporting automation controls, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of plant machinery, building systems, and production equipment to ensure maximum operational uptime.
  • Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on a wide range of 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 identify and resolve equipment issues.
  • Assist with the assembly, wiring, and installation of machinery control panels in accordance with engineering drawings and 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 and supporting fire protection and safety systems.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Process Engineering, and fellow Maintenance team members to improve equipment performance and production efficiency.
  • Engage with production employees to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational enhancements.
  • Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to create, update, document, and close work orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in compliance with company safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support plant initiatives related to reliability, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing practices.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $31–$41/hr across 92 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 is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 152 other active welding openings from 109 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across 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.

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