Industrial Maintenance Technician (Millwright)
About The Position
Ancient Crunch Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician (Millwright) to join their team in Hackettstown, NJ. This role is responsible for the installation, commissioning, upgrade, maintenance, and repair of over $12 million in industrial food production equipment and support systems. The position requires a high degree of responsibility, urgency, and accuracy due to the costly nature of production downtime. As the company scales, the responsibilities of this position will expand and adapt. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a strong mechanical aptitude and a keen awareness for safety and the financial consequences of mistakes.
Requirements
- Welding
- Machining
- Metal fabrication
- Electrical work
- Millwright
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Compressed air systems
- PLC programming and debugging
- Carpentry
- Forklift operation/rigging
- Operate with integrity, accuracy, and sound judgment in all activities.
- A sober mind and keen awareness for the safety and financial consequences of mistakes is required at all times.
- 5+ years of relevant technical experience
- High attention to detail and a strong “mechanical intuition” for how equipment, tools, and systems work.
- Ability to figure out the right way to solve problems on the fly.
- Deep familiarity with a broad range of tools and machine systems.
- Ability and concern for the safe operation of tools, machines, and equipment.
- Lockout/tag out, PPE, etc.
- Strong communication skills; able to collaborate quickly and effectively across teams and with vendors.
- Computer literacy: emails, word docs, excel, etc.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Able to commute to Hackettstown, NJ
Nice To Haves
- Electronics and control systems knowledge related to industrial equipment
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Graduate of a vocational or technical trade program
- Interest in healthy food, fitness, food science, or food quality
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair industrial food manufacturing equipment including fryers, ovens, packaging machines, thermal oil burners, conveyor belts, air compressors, boilers, and control systems.
- Maintain hydraulic loading dock plates, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
- Execute and document Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans, and respond promptly to emergency maintenance needs.
- Consult equipment manuals and technical resources to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
- Partner with approved third-party vendors when specialized expertise is required.
- Lead or support installation and “hooking up” of new equipment.
- Implement modifications or upgrades to existing equipment.
- Organize and track tools and materials (e.g., spare parts) used, maintain them in clean and orderly fashion, and ensure full inventory of parts and tools.
- Work closely with Production and QA teams to minimize workflow interruptions.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to product safety and quality.
- Manage relationships with approved vendor partners for specialized maintenance tasks.
- Follow all plant safety, USDA, SQF, and GMP guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- A health and wellness-focused culture
- All the chips you can eat!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
