Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, warehouse systems, and facility infrastructure in a fast-paced food production environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of maintenance experience, with strong electrical and HVAC troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, including packaging machines, conveyors, and transportation belts.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and facility systems.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including 480V, 277V three-phase, and 220V/120V single-phase power.
  • Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
  • Troubleshoot motors, starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), lighting systems, and occupancy sensors.
  • Perform HVAC maintenance, including replacing filters and belts, cleaning condensers, adjusting VAV boxes, monitoring temperatures, and assisting with refrigeration systems.
  • Repair plumbing fixtures and systems, including sinks, toilets, water heaters, drain lines, and power washers.
  • Complete general facility repairs, including painting, drywall, ceiling tiles, lighting, and building maintenance.
  • Maintain and repair dock levelers, trailer restraints, high-speed doors, exhaust fans, and material handling equipment.
  • Document maintenance activities, repairs, and work orders using the SAP system.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, food production, distribution, or warehouse operations.
  • Strong electrical and HVAC troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment and complete maintenance tasks independently.
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Strong problem-solving, mathematical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Effective English communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing.
  • Ability to lift 50-75 pounds and perform physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing.

Additional Information

  • Candidates must be comfortable working in a cold, wet, and noisy production environment.

How this job compares in Edison, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$40/hr across 107 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 Edison, NJ

Edison, 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 166 other active welding openings from 122 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Darling Ingredients (5), Carvana (4), and Lockheed Martin (4). 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 Newark at $35/hr and Lyndhurst at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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