Technician, Maintenance & Trainer

USPL NUTRITIONALS LLC • North Brunswick Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician & Trainer is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of manufacturing and Packaging equipment, while also serving as a mentor and trainer for mechanics and operators. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, ensuring production continuity, conducting hands-on training sessions, and developing team skills in equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. The position remains fully engaged in floor operations and is not exempt from performing direct technical work.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in mechanical engineering with 3+ years of field experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in nutrition, supplements, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
• Deep knowledge of specific technologies, software, or equipment relevant to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate skill gaps in maintenance, mechanical/technical and machine operator teams and recommend or propose appropriate training.
• Design and develop comprehensive training programs which outline the contents of the training along with instructional materials and training aids to teach individuals complex technical skills on equipment.
• Conduct on the Job training sessions including interactive troubleshooting sessions to teach technical concepts and practical skills to both maintenance and operational team members.
• Monitor and analyze the results of training programs and sessions to assess their effectiveness, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments.
• Guide and mentor other trainers, ensuring consistency in training techniques and delivery.
• Attend Factory acceptance testing for new equipment at manufacturers’ site, requires traveling both locally and internationally.
• Provide support for new equipment installation by coordinating and working closely with manufacturer technicians and installers for the installation, commissioning and validation of new equipment while learning the new technology as well.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex technical and mechanical issues on packaging and processing equipment.
• Maintain a work environment that supports teamwork and continuous process improvement.
• Work closely with maintenance team to establish robust and effective preventative maintenance practices.
• Assist in the creation of Preventive maintenance procedures and SOPs.
• Maintain proper growing and hygiene to ensure product integrity according to cGMPs and company policies.
• Follow batch records, SOPs, and cGMP guidelines to meet product specifications and tolerances.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, GMPs, Ethical Business Practices, and SOPs always.
• Ensure operation logs, work orders, and other documentation are fully completed, signed, and comply with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Create an environment that respects and values diverse backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with peers, team members, and senior managers to ensure clear communication.
• Align goals and objectives with the organization for self and direct reports, create action plans, set milestones, and deliver progress reports and development plans for team members.
• Develop employees to contribute to daily operational success.
• Learn and understand specific Facilities and Engineering operations to provide support in other areas as needed.
• Assess team members to ensure optimal performance and provide support and training where needed to develop skills and strengthen the team.
• Work safely and responsibly to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keep management informed of area activities and significant Issues.
• Work extended hours, and occasional weekend overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Matched 401(k) savings plan
• Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time
• Up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree