3rd-Shift Maintenance Mechanic: PLC & Electrical Repair

ADP, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Zentis, a leading fruit processing company with a Philadelphia facility, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic on the 3rd shift (10pm–6am) to keep production equipment running and perform PM tasks. The role requires PLC experience, boiler/refrigeration knowledge, and basic welding/plumbing, with union membership expected.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in a production maintenance setting, be able to read schematics, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a production maintenance department.
• Knowledge of PLC and Siemens Allen Bradley control systems.
• Experience with boilers and refrigeration systems.
• Basic welding and plumbing knowledge.
• Experience with electrical systems 24V–480V and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance when electrical or control issues arise and perform PM tasks on production equipment.
• Assemble electrical or control systems and equipment according to NEC and state/local codes using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic devices and testing equipment.
• Read electrical schematics and install devices according to these schematics and troubleshoot issues for efficient repairs.
• Understand PLC programs and corresponding hardware; troubleshoot PLCs.
• Assemble and test motor control devices (480 V and lower).
• Participate in confined space entries and roof-top repairs on equipment and silos.
• Basic welding and plumbing knowledge required.
• Coordinate changes or improvements to equipment with maintenance manager and senior management.
• Be able to lift equipment and parts weighing up to 50 lbs.

Skills

PLC control systems

Siemens Allen Bradley

Boilers and refrigeration

Electrical systems

VFDs

Preventive/predictive maintenance

Motor control devices

Welding & plumbing basics

Excel

SAP

Team player

Tools

SAP

Job description

Zentis, a leading fruit processing company with a Philadelphia facility, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic on the 3rd shift (10pm–6am) to keep production equipment running and perform PM tasks. The role requires PLC experience, boiler/refrigeration knowledge, and basic welding/plumbing, with union membership expected.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in a production maintenance setting, be able to read schematics, and lift up to 50 lbs.