Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Our client, a family-owned food manufacturer, has an immediate for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic
, to join our winning team in Lakewood.

Our candidate of choice will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems while implementing preventive maintenance programs that optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and processing issues across production equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, rotating machinery, and automated systems (PLCs, robotics).
• Install, modify, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Conduct inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and calibration to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities in the CMMS, including parts usage and inventory.
• Lead minor projects and collaborate with engineering and operations teams on equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors to maintain critical stock levels.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA, GMP, SQF, HACCP, and OSHA standards.
• Mentor junior mechanics and technicians, promoting safe and efficient work practices.

• Experience:
  
  10+ years in industrial maintenance, preferably in food, pharma, or cosmetics.
• Mechanical
  
  Skills:
  
  Power transmission systems, belts, chains, cams, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Electrical
  
  Skills:
  
  Wiring, panels, motors, high-voltage systems, control circuits.
• Automation
  
  Skills:
  
  PLC troubleshooting, robotics, sensors, and control systems.
• Knowledge:
  Reading schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical documents.
• Proven experience with preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills; ability to guide junior technicians.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  OSHA, NEC/NFPA 70, PLC or automation training, forklift/industrial equipment certification.

• Competitive salary with 401(k) + matching
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on our premium chocolates
• Positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and leadership

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!

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