Jobs at Astor Chocolate (Now Hiring) — 2 open

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Work Environment: Onsite in Lakewood, NJ

Salary/Hourly Range: $40

Company Overview

Astor Chocolate is a 4th generation privately held, family-owned company and has been a leading purveyor of chocolate for over 90 years with our core strengths being innovation, creativity, and dedication to creating premium products. The company services multiple industries ranging from Hospitality, Travel Retail, Food Service, ASI, and Gourmet specialty retailers. Astor, with our energetic team atmosphere, believes the success of our growth is our strong commitment to developing our employees' potential. We are committed to building the company with talented and motivated individuals who will uphold our mission of being a market leader by innovating and servicing our customers with extreme dedication.

Position Summary

We are seeking a versatile, hands-on Maintenance Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our production team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of production, packaging, and processing equipment in a regulated FDA environment.

This is an ideal role for a proactive, solution-oriented mechanic who is comfortable working across multiple mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs and automated machinery. You will play a critical role in keeping our facility running efficiently while mentoring operators and supporting process improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years in industrial maintenance, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, or regulated production facilities.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting both packaging and processing equipment.
• Power transmission systems, belts, chains, cams, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Rotating machinery and mechanical assemblies.
• Electrical wiring, panels, motors, high-voltage systems, control circuits.
• PLC troubleshooting, robotics, sensors, and automated control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply practical solutions under limited standardization.
• Proven ability to perform preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Leadership and mentoring ability; capable of guiding operators and junior technicians.

Preferred:

• Bilingual - Spanish
• OSHA, NEC/NFPA 70, PLC or automation certifications.
• Forklift or industrial equipment certification.
• Proactive and hands-on; willing to “raise their hand” when unsure.
• Adaptable to different types of equipment and maintenance challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities