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Puratos

Electromechanical Technician

Location

Pennsauken, NJ

Wage

$29.6 – $41.75/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 27, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Electrical Maintenance Mechanic will be a key member of the Operations team at our UHT facility, focusing on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing various equipment failures to minimize production interruptions. This role involves conducting preventative maintenance and collaborating with the maintenance team to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, automation, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment failures promptly.
  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance tasks on industrial machinery to identify potential issues.
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and repair Steam, Refrigeration, and Wastewater systems.
  • Conduct regular preventive maintenance activities according to a predefined schedule.
  • Utilize diagnostic tools and technical resources to resolve equipment issues efficiently.
  • Collaborate with the maintenance team to develop and implement maintenance plans.
  • Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance activities using CMMS.
  • Utilize SAP for completing Purchase requisitions.
  • Follow safety protocols and adhere to relevant regulations during maintenance activities.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Coordinate with team members, vendors, and contractors for specialized repairs.
  • Assist in the installation and commissioning of new machinery.
  • Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades to enhance efficiency.
  • Train and assist operators in equipment maintenance procedures.

Requirements

  • At least 5+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience.
  • H.S. Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician or similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical circuits, automation (PLC), VFDs, mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
  • Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.
  • Solid understanding of preventive maintenance principles and practices.
  • Stainless Steel and Sanitary Welding skills is a plus.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong commitment to safety and knowledge of safety regulations.
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
  • Boiler Experience – NJ Blue or Black Seal Boiler License is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM.
  • Training on 1st shift (6:30 AM–3:00 PM) for about 3 weeks before moving to 2nd shift.
  • Flexibility to accommodate early-morning commitments during training.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Pennsauken, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $36/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $34/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, whose middle half runs $29–$40/hr across 106 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 56% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Pennsauken, NJ

Pennsauken, NJ is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. 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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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Electromechanical Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.