Packaging Mechanic

Packaging Mechanic Location: Flanders, NJ Pay: $25/hour + overtime Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM Work Environment: On-site About the Role We are looking for a Packaging Mechanic to join a growing manufacturing team in Flanders, NJ. This is a hands‑on position focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing packaging equipment to keep production running smoothly. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of hands‑on maintenance experience , preferably working with packaging machinery, and be comfortable troubleshooting equipment independently. Responsibilities Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair packaging equipment. Perform preventive maintenance and inspect machines for potential issues. Troubleshoot breakdowns and replace parts as needed. Work with vertical and horizontal packaging machines , including Matrix and Hayssen equipment. Troubleshoot basic PLCs, relays, and machine controls . Read equipment manuals and maintenance instructions. Operate a forklift/fork truck. Assist with general building maintenance as needed. Prioritize multiple maintenance needs and respond quickly to equipment issues. Qualifications 3+ years of hands‑on maintenance experience . Experience maintaining and repairing packaging equipment . Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Experience with vertical or horizontal packaging machinery. Basic PLC and machine controls knowledge. Ability to read technical manuals and instructions. Forklift/fork truck experience required. Bilingual is a plus. Benefits $25/hour + overtime opportunities Health insurance with approximately 75% of employee-only coverage paid 401(k) with company match up to 6% 10 paid holidays Paid vacation that increases with tenure 5 paid sick days HSA option Dental and vision plans Opportunity to grow into a Lead Technician or Maintenance Supervisor role Why Join This Team This is a hands‑on opportunity where your mechanical skills will directly impact production and equipment uptime. You'll work with an experienced maintenance team, take ownership of equipment repairs, and have the opportunity to grow with a family‑owned manufacturing company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Institute of Packaging Professionals