3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician.

The Wenger Group; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wenger Group seeks a mid-level maintenance technician to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance in a USDA regulated meat processing environment. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing various production equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and health standards.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, technical training, and 2-4 years of industrial maintenance experience, particularly in food processing. This position requires physical ability and comfort working in cold, wet conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food or meat processing.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Perform emergency breakdown repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics and hydraulics

CMMS systems usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certificate or apprenticeship

Job description

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 located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753.

Position Summary

This position 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 role independently troubleshoots equipment issues, completes more complex repairs, and supports continuous production uptime. The Maintenance Mechanic II works closely with senior technicians and supervisors to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on equipment such as saws, slicers, grinders, mixers, conveyors, packaging equipment, vacuum sealers, scales, labelers, printers, and metal detectors.
• Perform intermediate-level electrical work (motors, sensors, switches, control wiring) under supervision of a senior mechanic or electrician.
• Conduct equipment alignments, adjustments, and rebuilds as needed.
• Perform emergency breakdown repairs quickly to minimize production downtime.
• Execute scheduled PM tasks with minimal supervision.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Update and maintain accurate work orders, PM checklists, and parts usage within the CMMS.
• Suggest improvements to PM tasks, SOPs, or parts standardization.
• Ensure all work complies with USDA/FSIS, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP standards.
• Use appropriate food-grade lubricants and approved materials in production areas.
• Support pre-operation inspections by ensuring equipment is reassembled correctly after sanitation.
• Perform maintenance during both operating and sanitation shifts as required.
• Communicate clearly with production supervisors and operators regarding equipment status.
• Assist with line setup, tooling changes, and production changeovers.
• Train operators on basic equipment care or autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Support root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
• Perform general facility maintenance including plumbing, pumps, valves, steam/hot water systems, and basic HVAC tasks.
• Assist with cooler/freezer equipment and basic refrigeration support (no ammonia tasks unless trained).
• Maintain work areas, tools, and parts in clean, organized condition.
• Follow all OSHA safety rules including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, fall protection, and chemical handling.
• Identify and elevate unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, lean manufacturing, or reliability projects.
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding needed upgrades or process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school certificate or apprenticeship preferred.
• 2–4 years of industrial maintenance experience; food or meat processing experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Comfortable working in cold (35–45°F), wet, and fast-paced environments.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, and working in tight spaces.
• Experience using CMMS systems for work orders and PMs.

Work Environment

• Meat production facility with cold, wet, and fast-paced conditions.
• Exposure to raw meat, blood, sanitizers, and machinery noise.
• Required PPE includes gloves, protective footwear, hearing protection, and others as needed.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends or shifts, depending on production needs.