Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Location: This position is on-site in Swedesboro, NJ. Please apply only if you live within 30 miles of Swedesboro.

Industrial Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

EAS Direct Hire is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician for a high-volume manufacturing facility. This hands-on position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to maximize uptime and support safe, reliable operations.

Shift and Compensation

• Shift: 3rd Shift
• Hours: 10:00 PM–6:30 AM
• Weekend availability: Required
• Hourly pay: $36.00–$37.25, based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC-related problems.
• Complete or assist with major equipment overhauls, system rebuilds, and equipment installations.
• Work closely with production personnel and outside contractors to coordinate repairs and minimize operational disruptions.
• Safely operate forklifts, lifts, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and other maintenance machinery.
• Accurately document completed work, equipment conditions, and maintenance activities in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Communicate equipment issues, repair status, and follow-up needs electronically with maintenance and production team members.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized maintenance work areas.
• Follow all GMP requirements, safety procedures, company policies, and applicable regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience involving industrial or manufacturing machinery, or five years of equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, equipment manuals, and machine layout drawings.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Electrical systems
  • Mechanical systems
  • Refrigeration
  • Plumbing
  • Food-manufacturing process controls
• Knowledge of industrial equipment setup, functionality, operating procedures, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, plan work effectively, and respond to urgent equipment issues.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be available to work the third-shift schedule and weekends as required.