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At HelloFresh, we want to revolutionize the way we eat by making it more convenient and exciting to cook meals from scratch. We have offices all over the world and we deliver delicious meals to millions of people.  

a are the industry leader in meal-kit subscription services and we’re growing all the time. We have distinct meal-kit services that cater to everyone with the most menu variety in the market, which allows us to reach an incredibly wide population of people.

The HelloFresh team is diverse, high-performing, and international, and our work environment is an inspiring space where you can thrive as a result.  

Job Description: 

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.

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.

Mandatory Requirements

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 Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
  • Generous parental leave of 4 weeks & PTO policy, as well as paid holidays off
  • $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
  • Amazing discounts, including up to 75% off HelloFresh subscription
  • Flexible shift scheduling & advancement opportunities
  • Emergency child and adult care services
  • Snacks & monthly catered lunches
  • Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

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
$37$37 USD

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