Maintenance Mechanic
Benjamin Moore · Newark, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Benjamin Moore (chemicals) in Newark, NJ. Documentation & Procedures.
- They ask for
- 40+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Packaging lines
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- ✓ PLC 48%
- Welding 28%
- EHS / safety 25%
- FDA / GMP 23%
- SAP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Packaging lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Benjamin Moore in Newark
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- Production Manager · Production · Manager
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Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on all equipment as required. Diagnose equipment problems and take corrective action to achieve optimum line/mixer efficiency. Recommend and implement equipment modifications to increase reliability.
Independently set up, changeover, and repair filling equipment and packaging lines. Support operations in line changeovers, which include the disassembly and re-assembly of Packaging/Manufacturing related line equipment.
Assist in the diagnosis of machine electronic controls, sensors, servers, and drives.
Understand other systems that impact line efficiency or operation (pumps, scales, etc.).
Perform assigned preventative maintenance in order to sustain line performance and document all work preventative and breakdown related in CMMS system.
Install new and repair existing equipment from written specifications such as blueprints, equipment manuals, engineering sketches, and verbal instruction.
requirements
Follow site Safety policies and procedures including: LOTO, PTW, and Machine Guarding.
Document all work performance via the work order system as directed. Report PM, Changeover, Downtime performance with supervision and recommend improvements. Review and make recommendations to improve maintenance plans for equipment.
Participate in site improvement initiatives to include Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Breakdown Analysis. Ability to work with outside vendors to recommend component or equipment modifications.
Required to work overtime to meet company or department needs and flexibility to change shifts as needed.
Work collaboratively with production technicians and other mechanics.
Qualifications
- ✓3 years+ Maintenance/troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓HS Degree
- ✓Basic electrical experience in an industrial facility. PLC and instrument control is desired.
- ✓Experience with similar equipment and processes.
- ✓Ability to work in a team environment.
- ✓Follow site Environmental and Safety policies and Life Critical Rules including but not limited to LOTO, Machine Guarding, PTW, Respiratory Protection and other PPE where required.
At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to a competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits using external market data and internal comparisons to ensure our employees are compensated fairly and equitably.
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Overview
At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.
Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.
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1st shift
Benjamin Moore has an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic based out of either Newark, NJ manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Mechanic will maintain production and facility equipment assets by performing variety of routine (preventive/predictive) and/or reactive(corrective/breakdown) maintenance.
The ideal candidate will have experience and a proven record of working cross-functionally with a strong background in troubleshooting of Packaging and/or Manufacturing equipment, who understands process operation and loves to work hands-on with production equipment and understands various processes in the manufacturing plant environment.
Pay for this position will vary based on relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for a year-end bonus payment.
Documentation & Procedures
Complete paperwork in strict accordance with SOP
Benefits include, but are not limited to, the following
- •Medical/Dental/Vision
- •401 (k) match
- •PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + (7) paid holidays and (5) personal days
- •Employer-paid life insurance
- •Tuition reimbursement
You can view the complete benefits package by clicking the following link:
https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/benjamin-moore-careers?targetid=row-benefits-summary
Engagement, Inclusion + Social Impact
At Benjamin Moore, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive because it benefits our employees, customers, and community. We remain steadfast in our commitment to cultivating an environment where all are provided the tools and opportunities to thrive in the workplace. Our efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Safety.