Facilities Mechanic

Mold-Rite Plastics•Franklin Township, NJ

6h•$30 - $33

About The Position

The Facilities Lead is responsible for the management, maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance of facility infrastructure at a plastic cap manufacturing plant. The role owns building systems, utilities, grounds, and critical infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, air compressors, chillers, storage silos, fire pumps, fire suppression systems, and related equipment. It ensures reliable facility operation, completion of inspections and preventive maintenance, and accurate records in line with company procedures, applicable regulations, and food safety requirements. The position also coordinates vendors and contractors and keeps the facility safe, clean, operational, and audit-ready. The role works on first shift, Monday through Friday, in a manufacturing facility and regularly interacts with production areas, utility systems, building infrastructure, grounds, contractors, and service providers. Occasional overtime or off-hours coordination may be necessary for emergencies, inspections, or critical facility repairs. Success is measured by reliable upkeep and operation of facility systems, buildings, and grounds; current and organized inspection and maintenance records; compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements; effective vendor coordination; and timely identification and correction of facility deficiencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Previous experience in industrial or manufacturing facilities management or maintenance required.
Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, industrial utilities, building systems, and general property maintenance.
Experience coordinating contractors, service providers, inspections, and facility repairs.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate maintenance, cleaning, inspection, and compliance records.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, identify facility risks, and follow through on corrective actions.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of facility conditions, infrastructure, and compliance responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Technical training in facilities maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, industrial maintenance, or building systems.
Familiarity with food safety programs, sanitation requirements, contamination prevention, and audit documentation.
Knowledge of fire protection systems and their inspection and service requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage facility infrastructure, buildings, grounds, utilities, and support systems throughout the manufacturing plant.
Oversee maintenance and servicing of HVAC systems, plumbing, air compressors, chillers, storage silos, pumps, fire protection systems, and related equipment.
Maintain building structures and infrastructure, including roofs, walls, floors, doors, ceilings, drains, and lighting.
Coordinate grounds maintenance, exterior cleanliness, landscaping, snow and ice removal where applicable, parking areas, and general property upkeep.
Schedule inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and service activities to minimize failures and facility-related downtime.
Identify facility deficiencies, prioritize repairs, and coordinate corrective actions.
Maintain equipment inventories, service histories, inspection schedules, and facility maintenance records.
Ensure facility conditions and maintenance activities comply with applicable food safety requirements, company standards, and site-specific procedures.
Maintain documentation for facility inspections, maintenance, cleaning schedules, sanitation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure cleaning and housekeeping activities are completed and documented according to food safety procedures.
Maintain pest control records, facility inspection reports, service documentation, and corrective action records as applicable.
Support internal and external audits by keeping required documentation current, organized, and readily available.
Identify and correct facility conditions that could introduce contamination risks or compromise product safety.
Coordinate outside vendors and contractors for facility services, including HVAC, plumbing, utilities, fire protection, building repairs, cleaning, and grounds maintenance.
Schedule and oversee service activities to minimize production disruption; ensure contractors follow plant safety, hygiene, access, and food safety requirements.
Review service reports, inspection results, and completed work; maintain vendor records, service documentation, inspection reports, and applicable certifications.
Communicate facility needs, repair priorities, and project status to plant leadership.
Maintain overall facility cleanliness, housekeeping, and general building conditions; coordinate cleaning for assigned facility spaces and monitor building and grounds conditions.
Document, assign, and ensure prompt correction of facility deficiencies; support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives related to facility organization, cleanliness, and maintenance standards.
Ensure facility systems and equipment are maintained according to applicable safety requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
Coordinate required inspections and testing for fire pumps, fire suppression systems, and other safety-critical infrastructure; track schedules and escalate deficiencies requiring specialized or emergency attention.
Follow applicable lockout/tagout, contractor safety, and permit requirements when coordinating maintenance work.
Identify opportunities to improve utility efficiency, reduce facility costs, prevent equipment failures, and strengthen compliance practices.