MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production facilities.

In addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits.
Our benefits include:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans)
• 401k Plan – with a company match
• Company funded Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Company funded Life Insurance Policy
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Job Description – Maintenance Technician 
Location: Millville, NJ
Shift: Shift: Day/Night, 12 hours shift on 2-2-3 schedule 
Payrate: $30.00-$34.00
Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

Troubleshooting equipment and programming related problems, while performing immediate repairs. Performing preventative maintenance on the equipment – including controls, filling machines, conveyors, processing, and packaging equipment. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Diagnosing and performing emergency repairs and adjustments while the line is running efficiently.
• Work with production line operators on changeovers and assist operators with daily operational activities.
• Support the training of operators, technicians, and others at the point of operation.
• Assemble, install, and test new equipment.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Modify/fabricate equipment to maintain and improve the production lines.
• Efficiently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment.
• Participate in clean-inspect-lubricate activities on machines regularly to detect signs of malfunctions, including visual and sound inspections.
• Carry out routine inspection of production machines for potential malfunctions, identify defective parts and assess maintenance needs.
• Generate and complete work orders assigned.
• Accurately complete electronic/manual records of work performed.
• Attend and participate in daily shift meetings.
• Uphold visual management of the work area.
• Follows and supports continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strict adherence to all safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Strict adherence to all GMP and food safety policies.
• Perform necessary preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Completes all required training on time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, and industrial machinery.
  • Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment (e.g., motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics).
  • Electrical Knowledge: Basic understanding of wiring, circuits, sensors, and control panels (within certification limits).
  • Team Collaboration: Support and train other technicians, assisting during major repairs, and maintaining strong teamwork.
  • Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and PPE usage.
  • Time Management: Prioritizing tasks, from preventive maintenance to urgent repairs.

Education and Experience:  

• • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environments, with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Technical training or certifications desired: industrial maintenance, electrical, HVAC, mechanics

Physical Requirements

Action	Rare	Occasionally	Often	Frequent
Walking/Standing	£	£	£	R
Lifting up to 60lbs	£	£	£	R
Pulling/Pushing up to 60lbs	£	£	£	R
Sitting	£	£	£	R
Climbing	£	£	£	R
Bending/Kneeling	£	£	£	R
Reaching/Handling	£	£	£	R
Gripping	£	£	£	R

Environmental Hazards

Hazard	Hazard Present
Noise level above 85 db	R
Chemical Hazards	R
Hot/Cold/Humid Conditions	R