2nd Shift Lead Maintenance Mechanic

The Wenger Group; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agricultural products is seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Lead Maintenance Mechanic. This pivotal role involves leading a team, ensuring effective repairs, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment. With a focus on professional development and a collaborative culture, this position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Join a company that values integrity, quality, and respect, and contribute to essential operations in the agriculture sector.

Benefits

Promotional opportunities

Recognition programs

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Employee discounts

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive technical experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of safety policies, standards, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3-4 Maintenance Mechanics in repairs.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic/hydraulic issues.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed to support operations.

Skills

TIG welding on stainless steel

Arc and gas welding

Electrical systems

PLC programming

Leadership and communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Industrial technologies certificate program

Job description

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Base pay range

$34.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Who Are We

We're 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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 130-year-old pork company still located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753.

We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wages, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!

Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com

What your day looks like

Leidy's, a meat manufacturing company in Southeastern Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced second shift Lead Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. Maintain positive work relationships with all employees, especially your team. Complete necessary paperwork as required by your manager. Perform all other duties as assigned per the employee handbook, safety rules, regulations, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3-4 Maintenance Mechanics, repairing breakdowns to support production.
• Perform repairs and assign tasks to mechanics, ensuring effective service.
• Communicate effectively with the Maintenance Director and Supervisor about needs and repairs.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed to support operations.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic/hydraulic issues.
• Complete work orders promptly and accurately.
• Maintain detailed logs and communicate between shifts.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues efficiently.
• Follow safety and GMP policies and support continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who Are You

You have a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferably, you have completed an industrial technologies certificate program. You have 3-5 years of progressive technical experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably in the meat industry. Knowledge of safety policies, standards, and specifications is essential. Skills in TIG welding on stainless steel, arc and gas welding, electrical systems, and PLCs are a plus. You possess excellent communication skills and leadership ability, prioritize safety, and embrace core values of integrity, quality, respect, safety, and stewardship.

Benefits

We offer traditional benefits, plus perks and resources for professional development and team building:

• Promotional opportunities
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive onboarding and training
• Employee discounts and referral programs
• Encouraging, collaborative culture

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Full-time Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Potential for annual bonuses based on company goals.

The Wenger Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and nondiscrimination in all employment practices.