Maintenance Mechanic
Mettler-Toledo · Thorofare, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Mettler-Toledo (industrial) in Thorofare, NJ.
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 53%
- PLC 47%
- Welding 31%
- ✓ EHS / safety 28%
- FDA / GMP 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Mettler-ToledoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairs and performing preventive maintenance relative to the mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems and physical structural elements of the center. What you will do:Perform a variety of maintenance/minor repair activities on the interior/exterior areas of the property including (but not limited to) painting, drywall, structural elements, including parking lot and sidewalks, plumbing repairs, drain stoppages, interior and exterior lighting including lamp, fuse and ballast replacement. Routinely inspects facility, troubleshoots, and makes repairs to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as any structural elements on the property. Operate a variety of equipment to perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs and maintain cleanliness of property. Schedule and perform preventive maintenance programs as assigned by management. Perform the job in accordance with all applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines (i.e., OSHA standards) to promote a safe working environment. Assist other departments, including (but not limited to) marketing to setup events and local leasing with placement and repair of carts.Ensure the appropriate inventory systems, records, files, material safety data sheets, supplies, equipment, and tools are maintained.Periodically inspect air-handling units, tighten, or replace belts, filters, and grease components. Maintain logs to document activity. Performs custodial duties as needed. May include sweeping sidewalks, wet mop hallways, operate steam cleaner, operate hand vacuum. Gather trash and empty trash receptacles; operate compactor and turn trash carts. Other duties may be assigned.
