Maintenance Mechanic

corbion • Totowa, NJ, US • 1w ago

Corbion creëert duurzame ingrediënten op basis van natuurlijke grondstoffen. Zo leveren we een bijdrage aan het behoud van voedsel en voedselproductie, gezondheid en onze planeet.

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the mechanical and electrical inspection, upkeep, and repair of all facility-related equipment in the plant. This includes performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, supporting spare parts inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. This role requires active communication with team members and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

Follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), Safety, and Environmental regulations as well as company policies.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, or instrumental issues, including adjustments, lubrication, parts replacement, teardown, and rebuilding.

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks such as equipment checks, fluid analysis, lubrication, and efficiency testing.

Respond to maintenance requests and complete daily inspections per company policy.

Work from work orders, schematics, engineering drawings, and other technical documentation.

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and work orders using CMMS software.

Assist in procurement and inventory management of spare parts and supplies.

Operate and maintain tools and equipment including welders, torches, drill presses, lathes, and various hand/power tools.

Fabricate and construct components for new and existing facilities, including mechanical, electrical (single and 3-phase), masonry, and carpentry work.

Clean and sanitize equipment in accordance with plant operating standards.

Participate in training, meetings, and process improvement initiatives.

Assist in training new personnel and perform other duties as assigned.

In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Manager, may report to the Production Supervisor (especially during evening or midnight shifts).

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting; food or beverage manufacturing preferred.

Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

Proficient in using hand and power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.

Basic math and shop skills.

Strong communication skills, including radio communication.

Comfortable using CMMS systems for tracking work orders and inventory.

Willingness to work second or third shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Welding skills are a plus.

Working Environment:

Manufacturing plant is large, open floor areas with loud machinery, requiring some areas for workers to wear ear protection to guard against noise.

Workers may be exposed to elevated temperatures during the summer months; and some work may be required in cold environments during winter months.

Workers are required to wear GMP compliant hair and beard nets, company-provided uniforms, and gloves to protect the product from possible contamination. Certain areas require respirators.

In this position, you may be exposed to common airborne or surface food allergens—including, but not limited to, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, and sesame—during the handling, mixing, storage, transport of materials, or when accessing the production floor.

Physical Requirements:

Climbing, balancing stooping, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting overhead, use of fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Reaches above and below the shoulders.

Must be familiar with vessel entry, pipe opening, and electrical lockout/tagout procedures.

Corrected vision, speaking ability, and hearing are usually involved in performing written and verbal job functions.

Frequently lift 50-pounds.

Our Offer

This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Compensation and other terms and conditions of employment are subject to the provisions of that agreement. Please note, pay rates and compensation programs may be modified in the future based on business needs, policy updates, or union negotiations, as applicable. At the time of this posting, the compensation for this position is a fixed hourly rate of $21.50 per hour. In addition to the base rate, shift differentials apply as follows: $1.10 per hour for second shift and $1.65 per hour for third shift. In addition, we offer:

Gainshare (eligible)

Paid time off, including company holidays

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401K with company match

Education assistance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Over Corbion

Corbion is een bedrijf in duurzame ingrediënten dat zich richt op het behoud van wat belangrijk is, waaronder voedsel en voedselproductie, gezondheid en de planeet. Het bedrijf is gespecialiseerd in melkzuur, melkzuurderivaten, oplossingen voor voedselconservering, functionele blends en algeningrediënten. Met diepgaande kennis van toepassingen en producten wordt de kracht van de natuur ondersteund door wetenschap.

Met meer dan een eeuw aan ervaring werkt Corbion nauw samen met klanten om ervoor te zorgen dat technologieën goed aansluiten op hun behoeften. Dankzij geavanceerde kennis van fermentatie- en conserveringstechnologie helpt Corbion klanten hun producten te onderscheiden in uiteenlopende markten, van voeding en diervoeding tot home & personal care, farmaceutica, elektronica, medische hulpmiddelen en bioplastics.

In 2024 realiseerde Corbion een jaaromzet van € 1.332,0 miljoen en had het bedrijf 2.399 fte in dienst. Corbion is genoteerd aan Euronext Amsterdam. Voor meer informatie: www.corbion.com

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