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Maintenance Mechanic

Company: TriCom Quest | Location: Somerset, New Jersey | Posted: Jun 26, 2026

Job Summary

An international plant-based food manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic. At least 2 years of experience as a mechanic (food manufacturing preferred but not required)

  • $25 - 28/hr. Plus full benefits
  • Monday, Wednesday Saturday 07:00 a.m. 04:00 p.m. (Tuesday and Sunday off)

During probation Monday Friday 08:00 a.m. 05:00 p.m. (if possible)

  • Somerset, NJ

Requirements of the Maintenance Mechanic:

  • High school diploma required; technical school preferred
  • At least 2 years of manufacturing mechanic experience
  • Skills in plumbing, wiring, welding, and drilling
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Strong problem?solving and multitasking
  • Good communication, logic, and attention to detail
  • Able to read electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics
  • Experience replacing motors, belts, bearings, pulleys, sprockets, chains, cylinders, etc.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic:

  • Follow safety rules; keep work area clean
  • Perform preventive maintenance; troubleshoot machinery
  • Read and complete work orders
  • Improve equipment efficiency
  • Supervise, train, and support staff
  • Work well with team members and other departments
  • Manage parts, inventory, vendors, and contractors
  • Maintain and repair facility equipment and systems
  • Document maintenance work and track equipment data
  • Develop maintenance plans and meet targets
  • Wear required PPE
  • Participate in committees

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday Saturday 07:00 a.m. 04:00 p.m. (Tuesday and Sunday off)

During probation, Monday Friday 08:00 a.m. 05:00 p.m. (if possible)

Production maintenance, facility maintenance, preventive maintenance, motors, belts, bearings, pulleys, sprockets, chains, cylinders, troubleshoot machinery

How to Apply

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