Mechanic Technician - 1st Shift

TekniPlex•Ridgefield, NJ

2d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day. At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact. Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next. JOB SUMMARY We are currently hiring a 3rd Shift Mechanic Technician for our Ridgefield, NJ facility. Working within established guidelines, a Mechanic Technician - 3rd Shift is a skilled professional responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of company equipment and plant facilities. Must be able to troubleshoot, identify & diagnose equipment problems; along with perform moderate to complex equipment repairs. Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of function when it comes to production equipment and manufacturing processes/operations. The workload involves a blend of proactive and reactive tasks such as routine inspections, troubleshooting and emergency repairs. The pay for this union role paying $35-$40 per hour plus shift differential. Compensation is based on experience.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent required; vocational training, two-year degree, certificates, or equivalent experience from two-year college or technical school preferred
5-8 years industry maintenance work experience required
Ability to obtain or currently have a BLACK SEAL BOILER certificate

Responsibilities

Preventative maintenance: Performing scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and replacements of worn parts to prevent breakdowns and extend the lifespan of equipment
Follows plant preventative maintenance procedures to improve the facility
Capable of data entry and some analysis of our Maintenance Management System (Asset Essentials)
Troubleshooting and repair: Diagnosing problems with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and then executing the necessary repairs, which may involve disassembling and assembling equipment
Understand and learn the principles of the compounding processes and materials used
Installation and testing: Installing new machinery, components, or systems, and thoroughly testing them to ensure proper functionality and safety before deployment
Documentation and reporting: Maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections, as well as documenting any identified issues and solutions
Safety and compliance: Strictly adhering to safety protocols, regulations, and industry best practices while performing all tasks. Always leaving your work area in better shape than when you arrived
Reads blueprints, understands plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical system
Work independently or in a group maintaining a high standard of workmanship
Other assigned tasks as needed