Maintenance Manager
6 days ago
Perth Amboy
Job Description As a Maintenance Manager, you will lead the team in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and automation issues. You will utilize CMM systems to manage preventive maintenance schedules and asset history, ensuring minimal downtime by prioritizing root-cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions. This role requires hands-on leadership, actively diagnosing issues alongside your team and supporting PLC troubleshooting. You will maintain compliance with food-safety, OSHA, and facility standards while supporting capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements. Responsibilities • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and automation issues., • Utilize CMM systems for preventive maintenance schedules and work orders., • Coordinate with controls specialists for PLC-based equipment troubleshooting., • Partner with production leadership to minimize downtime and prioritize root-cause analysis., • Ensure compliance with food-safety, OSHA, and facility standards., • Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements., • Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues directly at the line., • Work alongside technicians during complex repairs., • Use tools, testing equipment, and CMM systems in real-time., • Experience managing maintenance in a manufacturing environment (food or dairy is a plus)., • Hands-on approach to diagnosing and repairing equipment., • Understanding of CMM systems and preventive maintenance planning., • Working knowledge of PLCs, including reading ladder logic., • Ability to coach, develop, and motivate a diverse maintenance team., • Experience in food or dairy manufacturing environments is beneficial., • Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards., • Capability to work in a fast-paced, equipment-dense environment. Join a company that has experienced steady growth over the last decade, providing opportunities for personal and professional development. Enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact product quality and team success. The company values continuous improvement and offers a dynamic workplace where safety, reliability, and teamwork are prioritized. Work Environment The plant operates in a clean, regulated food-production environment with a strong emphasis on equipment reliability. The pace is steady with moments of urgency, requiring quick shifts between planned maintenance and real-time troubleshooting. The role involves working across refrigerated areas, warm processing zones, and standard production floors. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and highly collaborative, making it ideal for those who enjoy being on the floor, solving problems directly, and leading a team. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Perth Amboy, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $145000.00/yr. 401k and short form available on request Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Perth Amboy,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026. 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.