Maintenance Mechanic - Packaging Lines

General Information

Name

Maintenance Mechanic - Packaging Lines

Employment Type

Temporary

Position level

Full-time

Virtual/Remote?

No

Labor Category

Light Industrial

Date

23-Feb-2026

City

Newark

State

Delaware

Country

United States

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Description & Requirements

Description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic - Packaging Lines
Location: Newark, DE
Duration: 1 Year Contract (Possible Contract to Hire)
Open Shifts:

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 06:50am-3:20pm
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 02:50pm-11:20pm
• 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 10:50pm-7:20am

Overview:
Seeking for Maintenance Mechanics to support packaging lines in Newark, DE. You will fabricate parts, conduct inspections, execute preventive maintenance, complete line changeovers, and perform troubleshooting on packaging equipment. Safety awareness and compliance with GMP guidelines are essential.
Responsibilities:

• Fabricate parts using lathes, mills, bandsaws, etc.
• Perform machinery inspections and preventive maintenance routines
• Complete line changeovers and basic troubleshooting of packaging equipment
• Comply with machinery safety, electrical safety, and Lockout/Tagout procedures

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year hands-on mechanical/maintenance experience (pharmaceutical, food, beverage, cosmetics, or similar environment preferred)
• Trade or technical education (mechanic, electrician, automation, controls, etc.) preferred; formal degree not required
• Mechanical aptitude for assembling, disassembling, and troubleshooting small packaging machinery
• Basic electrical/automation knowledge is a plus
• Mechanic certification or relevant experience preferred

Strengths Desired:

• Experience operating or maintaining packaging lines
• Ability to resolve issues and troubleshoot line problems
• Candidates with 3+ years of experience are preferred but not required

GMP & Safety Guidelines:

• PPE compliance required (designated uniform, safety glasses, hard hat, hair net, beard cover if needed, safety shoes)
• Prohibited in production: all jewelry/piercings, cosmetics, food/beverages, personal medications, tobacco, alcohol

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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