**Now actively hiring for a Packaging Mechanic for a large food manufacturing company in Lodi, NJ. This is a great opportunity to advance in your skilled career and be a part of a successful, long-term company. Please submit an application to be immediately considered for the position!** **Pay: $28 - $31 per hour** **Shift: 1st shift** **Location: Lodi, NJ** **Job Description: Packaging Mechanic - this position consists of the running, repair and maintenance of packaging equipment; performs related work as assigned:** + Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing production-related equipment/systems such as bottling, blistering, bundling, etc. Debugging equipment and performing the changeovers for the packaging lines. + Conducting maintenance and repair of equipment, including: Cartoners, Wrappers, Tube Fillers, Case Packers, Palletizers, etc + Repairs packaging equipment as needed. + Performs regular and preventive maintenance of packaging equipment to eliminate unscheduled downtime. + Performs changeovers in an efficient and timely manner. + Perform all work in accordance with c GMP’s, housekeeping, good safety practices, and environmental regulations. + Participate in team process and maintain good customer, supplier, and employee relationships. + Initiate purchase of required tools, parts, and materials and maintain accountability for tools/parts issued. + Upgrade skills and knowledge as equipment and technology develops. + Perform all work to reflect a personal commitment to quality craftsmanship and job ownership. + Notify Supervisor of mechanical breakdowns that will take twenty (20) minutes or more to repair. + Become familiar with PLC's (Programmable Logic Controls) and ladder logic. + Report health/safety hazards to immediate supervisor or EHS Department and make appropriate repairs. **Skills:** + Ability to Troubleshoot and Repair Production Machinery + Experience in Manufacturing Environment + Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude + Team-oriented + Commitment to quality craftsmanship + Good customer, supplier, and employee relationships **Apply now! We will call you after reviewing your resume.** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.90 - $28.90 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Lodi,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 30, 2024. **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.