Electromechanic at Aerotek
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electromechanic to join our food production facility. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical systems on food processing equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on food processing machinery, packaging equipment, conveyors, and automated systems.
- Diagnose and repair electrical issues including motors, sensors, PLCs, and control panels.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems involving gearboxes, belts, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Ensure all equipment complies with food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Collaborate with production and quality teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and support production during critical operations.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical components, and automation controls.
- Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards.
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Moonachie, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $79000.00/yr.
full health benefits
dental and vision
401k with match program
accrued sick
pto and vacation
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Moonachie,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.
About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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