3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$24 - $30 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Souderton, Pennsylvania |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$13.93
$22.95
$27.00
$33.46
About this job
Job Description
The Wenger Group is a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds, specialty protein production, processing and marketing, on-farm protein production services, and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.
Leidy's, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wenger Group since 2022, is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania where Jacob Leidy received the original land grant from William Penn in 1753.
We are a stable company with strong core values, excellent benefits, a competitive wage structure, and a safe, healthy work environment. With over 1,000 team members, we continue to grow within the essential agriculture industry.
Learn more about us:
https://www.thewengergroup.com
https://www.leidys.com
Position SummaryThe Maintenance Mechanic II is a mid-level maintenance technician responsible for performing skilled mechanical, electrical, and preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment in a USDA-regulated meat processing environment.
This position:
Independently troubleshoots equipment issues.
Completes complex repairs and equipment rebuilds.
Supports continuous production uptime.
Works closely with senior technicians and supervisors.
Ensures safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on production equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair saws, slicers, grinders, mixers, conveyors, packaging equipment, vacuum sealers, scales, labelers, printers, and metal detectors.
- Perform intermediate-level electrical work involving motors, sensors, switches, and control wiring.
- Conduct equipment alignments, adjustments, and rebuilds as needed.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Execute preventive maintenance
- Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- ce tasks with minimal supervision.
- Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Complete and maintain work orders, PM checklists, and parts usage records within the CMMS system.
- Recommend improvements to preventive maintenance programs, SOPs, and parts standardization.
- Participate in root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and reliability programs.
- Provide feedback regarding equipment upgrades and process improvements.
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Perform all work in compliance with USDA/FSIS, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP requirements.
- Use approved food-grade lubricants and materials in production areas.
- Ensure equipment is properly reassembled following sanitation activities.
- Support pre-operational inspections and food safety readiness.
- Perform maintenance work during both production and sanitation shifts as needed.
Production Support
- Communicate equipment status with production supervisors and operators.
- Assist with line setup, tooling changes, and production changeovers.
- Train operators on basic equipment care and autonomous maintenance practices.
- Support production efficiency and equipment reliability efforts.
Facility Maintenance
- Perform maintenance on plumbing systems, pumps, valves, steam systems, hot water systems, and basic HVAC equipment.
- Assist with cooler and freezer equipment maintenance.
- Provide basic refrigeration support when trained and authorized.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and parts inventories.
Safety
- Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, fall protection, and chemical handling requirements.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.