Posted 30 Oct 2026 (8 days ago) · Job 9865 · Read from the employer's Greenhouse board, last checked 7 Nov 2026, 14:12 UTC

Lead Maintenance Technician

HelloFresh · Newark, New Jersey

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Full time
ExperienceStated
5-10 years
EducationStated
['high school', 'associate degree']

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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting

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  • Conveyor, automation, robotics, and refrigeration repair and maintenancerequired

    4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenancefrom the posting

  • Mechanical and electrical operationsrequired

    4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance including mechanical and electrical operationsfrom the posting

  • Machinery and equipment understandingrequired

    Advanced understanding of machinery and equipmentfrom the posting

  • Microsoft Excelrequired

    Basic skill level in multiple computer software packages including Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheetsfrom the posting

  • Google Sheetsrequired

    Basic skill level in multiple computer software packages including Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheetsfrom the posting

  • Reading schematicsrequired

    Ability to read and understand basic schematicsfrom the posting

  • Team leadershiprequired

    Ability to indirectly lead and influence a maintenance teamfrom the posting

  • High School diploma or equivalentrequired

    High School diploma or equivalentfrom the posting

  • PLC logic systems and troubleshootingpreferred

    Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems preferredfrom the posting

  • Associate degree or equivalentpreferred

    Associates degree or equivalent preferredfrom the posting

Read the full posting as the employer wrote it

As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will assist maintenance management in coordinating and leading work with the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve reliability of our systems.

*Shifts based on business needs*

You will...

  • Lead and educate compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards. 
  • Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment as needed. 
  • Perform troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower level technicians, and escalate to leadership and/or vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting.
  • Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.
  • Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment.
  • Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.
  • Act as the maintenance Point of Contact in the absence of the maintenance leader for the site.
  • Assist managers in developing training materials and performing training.
  • Perform administrative functions including inventory management, assigning work, and minor project management as assigned.
  • Perform building project work as assigned.

You have...

  • 4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance including mechanical and electrical operations.
  • Advanced understanding of machinery and equipment.
  • Basic skill level in multiple computer software packages including Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
  • Ability to read and understand basic schematics.
  • Ability to indirectly lead and influence a maintenance team.
  • Ability to travel as necessary (up to 5%) for business purposes.  
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Excellent follow through, judgment, and common sense. "Make it happen" attitude.
  • Associates degree or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems preferred.

You’ll get…

  • Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
  • Generous PTO and additional sick leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
  • Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)  
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

 

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Newark, NJ Pay Range
$36.50—$36.50 USD

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