Production Line Mechatronics Technician

  • $20–$28 Per Hour

Highlights

Step into a role where your mechanical know-how keeps high-speed packaging equipment running safely and efficiently with minimal downtime. Hands-on work with fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and related systems.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHillside, NJ
Salary$20–$28 Per Hour

Description

Join our line-side problem solvers

At Union Beverage Packers, LLC, our production floors move fast—and so do our careers. Step into a role where your mechanical know-how keeps high-speed packaging equipment running safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.

Compensation & schedule

  • Pay: $20.00–$28.00 per hour (experience-based)
  • Shifts: All 3 shifts
  • Employment: Full-time, Non-Union
  • Hours: Minimum 48 hours weekly
  • Weekend work: Required
  • Overtime: Required as needed
  • Location: In person

What you’ll own

  • End-to-end operation of production machinery—start-ups, changeovers, and shut-downs.
  • Real-time monitoring to catch issues early and sustain quality and throughput.
  • Basic troubleshooting and minor mechanical repairs to reduce downtime.
  • Proper escalation to Maintenance for complex diagnostics and repairs.
  • Execution of routine and reactive maintenance; contribution to preventive maintenance.
  • Thorough equipment inspections for wear, leaks, damage, or abnormal noise.
  • Reading and applying equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
  • Hands-on work with fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and related systems.
  • Accurate completion of production and maintenance documentation.
  • Housekeeping: maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
  • Partnership with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production teams.
  • Compliance with safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and company policies.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in machine operation, mechanical work, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
  • Mechanical aptitude and baseline troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
  • Skill in identifying problems and carrying out minor adjustments and repairs.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Consistent, reliable attendance.
  • Ability to work weekends, overtime, and a minimum of 48 hours per week.
  • Comfort operating around moving industrial machinery.

Preferred experience

  • Beverage, food, packaging, or industrial manufacturing settings.
  • Exposure to fillers, labelers, packers, palletizers, conveyors, and similar equipment.
  • Background in equipment set-up, adjustment, repair, or modification.
  • Forklift or pallet jack operation.

Physical requirements

  • Standing and walking for long periods.
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
  • Working around moving machinery, noise, and production materials.
  • Operating in hot, cold, wet, or fast-moving production areas.
  • Use of all required PPE.

Growth & benefits

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Overtime availability
  • Opportunities for advancement

Benefits may be subject to eligibility.

Technical strengths we value

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
  • Equipment Repair & Maintenance
  • Equipment Installation
  • Machine Safety Inspections

Equal Opportunity Employer

Union Beverage Packers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional workplace.

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