3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pennsylvania Ag Connection; Souderton, Northern (Montgomery County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wenger Group, a Pennsylvania-based leader in food and agricultural services, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic II to perform skilled mechanical, electrical, and preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment in a USDA-regulated meat processing setting.

You will diagnose and repair equipment, rebuild components, and support uptime; work with senior technicians and supervisors to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair saws, slicers, grinders, conveyors, packaging equipment, and metal detectors.
• Perform intermediate 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.
• Complete and maintain work orders, PM checklists, and parts usage records within the CMMS system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and reliability programs.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical basics

Tools

CMMS

Job description

**Who We Are** 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 Summary** The **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.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION