Maintenance Mechanic II
US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLC · Rahway, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLC (industrial) in Rahway, NJ.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC, Welding, Packaging lines
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$87k.
Median of the low and high ends of 73 live postings that list pay, out of 2864 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 40 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 54%
- ✓ PLC 49%
- ✓ Welding 29%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 24%
- EHS / safety 24%
- SAP 22%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Packaging lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job summary
The Maintenance Mechanic (Levels I & II) are responsible for following daily work assignments to meet GMP standards while following all company safety policies and general policies: troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and installing all production line equipment. This position is also responsible for removing, disassembling, reassembling and re-installing pistons during washouts. The Maintenance Mechanics also performs all monthly preventive maintenance procedures for packaging line equipment and is responsible for performing the maintenance roll in the bi-annual production line deep cleaning-super sanitization procedure.
Responsibilities
- ◆Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
- ◆Perform daily work assignments as assigned by the Maintenance Group Leader, Maintenance Supervisor or Department Manager. Respond to pages for repairs, adjustments, & issues on production lines. Work on projects (equipment re-location, installations, & upgrades)
- ◆Complete work orders for repairs and logging all activities in logbooks when required. Pull, disassemble, reassemble and re-install pistons during washout. Pull and reinstall change parts for cleaning
- ◆Perform Line size changeovers, monthly Line Preventive Maintenance, and maintenance functions for Deep Cleaning-Super Sanitizations
- ◆Maintain shop area for change & spare parts storage
- ◆Request needed supplies
- ◆Look for and report potential safety issues
- ◆Look for and recommend changes for improvement
- ◆Attend and comprehend monthly safety training
- ◆Perform assigned Monthly Safety Inspections
Education
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED), or trade school
Experience
5 Years high-speed packaging line maintenance including plumbing and basic electrical
responsibilities
and customer
requirements
are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings prepared and on time.
- ✓Welding, burning, cutting grinding and metal fabrication
- ✓Use of all power and hand tools
- ✓Basic plumbing for pneumatics and hydraulics
- ✓Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
- ✓Basic millwright and rigging
- ✓Use of machine shop tools (Lathe, End Mill, Band Saw, Chop Saw)
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Skills
- •Ability to communicate (verbally and written) in English
- •Ability to read, analyze and interpret general policies
- •Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and inter-department staff
- •Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner
- •Ability to read, comprehend equipment manuals and blueprints-schematics
- •Ability to understand and follow training in department areas such as SOP’s, Safety, Conduct, etc
- •Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner
- •Planning / Organization - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines
- •Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner
- •Uses time effectively
- •Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
- •Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
- •Develops alternative solutions including immediate corrective actions and recommend preventative measures
- •Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
- •Makes timely decisions
- •Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner
- •Reacts well under pressure
- •Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
- •Accepts responsibility for your own actions
- •Follows through on commitments
- •Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
- •Ensures work
Level II Additional Skills;
- •Advanced Plumbing skills
- •Work with minimal supervision
- •Higher Level of Electrical skills
- •Advanced Machine Shop skills
- •Basic PLC troubleshooting skills
- •Ability to understand and use higher technology HMIs
Decision Making Authority
- •Prioritizing daily work assignment to ensure completion in an effective and timely manner
- •Work to use company supplies, equipment, resources, and materials in an economical manner
- •Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required)
- •Recommend improvements in methods, material, and safety
- •Recommend processes, equipment, and machinery that can contribute to projects or upgrade or improvement
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools
- •The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance
- •The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and lift up to 50 pounds
- •Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- •The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- •This position may require overtime and weekend work depending on business needs
- •This position is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, elevated ambient temperature, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, heights and outside weather conditions
- •Exposed to outdoor environmental weather conditions year-round