Maintenance Technician

Description

Company: Filterbuy

Position: Maintenance Technician

Location: Avenel, NJ

Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Pay Rate: $25-30/hr

Filterbuy, a leader in the air quality and manufacturing world, is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to support both our automated equipment and general building maintenance needs. This role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of automated machinery, as well as performing day-to-day upkeep of building systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, safety-conscious, and able to manage a diverse set of maintenance responsibilities. This role will report to the Plant Manager in Avelen, NJ

To ensure success as a maintenance technician, you should have advanced mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery, excellent troubleshooting skills, and good time-management skills. Ultimately, a top-class industrial maintenance technician boosts production by ensuring all production equipment functions correctly and receives regular maintenance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Install, maintain, and repair automated machinery and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on automation systems to minimize downtime.
• Document service and repair activities in maintenance logs or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Perform routine inspections and repairs of facility systems including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, doors, and basic electrical.
• Respond to facility-related service requests in a timely manner.
• Ensure the building remains clean, safe, and compliant with relevant codes and standards.
• Support minor construction, painting, and carpentry tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills and qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school or trade certification preferred.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of automated equipment, PLC systems, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficient with hand and power tools, safety protocols, and reading schematics or technical manuals.
• Comfortable with using or learning CMMS platforms and digital reporting tools.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must have excellent attendance by scheduling days off in advance and arriving at work on time.
• Work independently with little guidance.
• Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with robotics or conveyor systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• OSHA safety training or similar certifications
• Bi-lingual Spanish

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working on feet (10-hr shifts) and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, walking, lifting, stepping, pulling, pushing, etc.
• Ability to lift 80lbs, climb ladders, and perform physical labor as needed.
• Must be comfortable working in various environments (noise, dust, temperature variations).
• Occasional overtime or on-call duties may be required.

This job description is not all-encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Company Overview

We are a leading ecommerce company with a mission to deliver high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to support both our automated equipment and general building maintenance needs.

Filterbuy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other legally protected category.