Job Description
Date
10/2025
Location
1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ
Title
Mechanic, Maintenance (PKG.)
Department
Facilities / Engineering
Reports to
Manager, Maintenance
FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt)
Non -Exempt
Role Overview
The Packaging Mechanic is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing packaging lines and auxiliary equipment (e.g. fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, sealers, conveyors, etc.). On higher levels, the role involves preventive maintenance, changeovers, and acting as a technical leader on the packaging floor.
Areas of Responsibility
Level 1 – Mechanic, Maintenance (PKG.)
Mechanic supports routine maintenance, equipment cleaning, basic setup, basic troubleshooting, and minor repairs under supervision. Ideal for those newer to packaging maintenance, this role focuses on learning and executing tasks safely and accurately.
Operates under close supervision, handling routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, basic setups, and minor repairs. Escalates complex issues to higher-level technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
Level 2 – Mechanic, Maintenance (PKG.)
Mechanic requires the ability to independently perform equipment maintenance, moderate troubleshooting, perform machine change overs and setup and perform limited repairs .
Employees at this level work with moderate supervision, frequently exercising independent judgment. They apply solid mechanical and electrical skills to set up, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment. They are expected to analyze problems, propose solutions, and take ownership of more complex tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements
Education & Qualification:
Level 1 – Mechanic, Maintenance (PKG.)
Level 2 – Mechanic , Maintenance (PKG.)
Level 3 – Mechanic, Maintenance (PKG.)
Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:
Skills & Ability
Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):
Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
Benefits And Compensation: Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment.
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