Facilities Mechanic

Westfield Egg Farm; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$24-$32/hour depending on experience

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

401k with match

Branded clothing

Company outings and banquets

Job summary

A family-owned egg production company in New Holland is looking for a Facilities Mechanic to maintain essential equipment. This role requires strong mechanical repair skills, ability to manage inventory, and maintain a safe work environment. Candidates should have a commitment to integrity, teamwork, and be comfortable with physical demands of the job. A competitive hourly wage and benefits are offered, supporting a respectful workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment maintenance and mechanical repair.
• Proficient in reading and writing in English.
• Ability to write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain egg grading equipment.
• Manage equipment and parts inventory.
• Ensure a safe work environment following regulations.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Mechanical repair

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Overview

The Facilities Mechanic has primary responsibility for maintaining production and quality by ensuring the operation of all Westfield's egg grading and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts well to new situations and changes.
• Shows perseverance and resilience.
• Makes decisions based on experience and insight.
• Finds innovative solutions to challenges.
• Works proactively without supervision.
• Clearly and effectively conveys information, both verbally and in writing.
• Analyzes information objectively, evaluates different perspectives, and makes sound decisions.
• Follows through on tasks, ensuring completion and success.
• Prioritizes tasks based on importance and urgency.
• Identifies problems, analyzes solutions, and implements the best course of action.
• Troubleshoots and maintains egg grading equipment, power jacks, and production printers per manuals and specifications.
• Identifies mechanical issues through observation, sound analysis, and precision testing.
• Manages equipment and parts inventory, orders supplies, and verifies deliveries.
• Minimizes downtime by training production workers on routine maintenance.
• Dismantles equipment to remove and replace defective parts.
• Calibrates machine timing and gear ratios for optimal performance.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing systems for safety and efficiency.
• Inspects and adjusts parts to meet dimensional requirements.
• Modifies and fine-tunes equipment components and control instruments.
• Fabricates repair parts using machine tools and welding equipment.
• Ensures a safe, clean work environment by following regulations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Work Schedule

• Regular work hours are Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 5 PM, or during grading hours.
• Occasional Saturdays may be required for maintenance, repairs, or grading.
• Must be present during grading hours unless prior arrangements are made.

Requirements

• Experience in equipment maintenance and mechanical repair.
• Complete support of and willing adherence to Westfield Egg Farm’s mission, vision and core values. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own.
• Proficient ability to read and write in English and an ability interpret documents such as maintenance instructions and standard operating procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Personal Attributes

At times the Facilities Mechanic will be privileged to information that should not be shared. The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Facilities Mechanic. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity across a variety of cultures
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

This position requires frequent standing and movement throughout the facility, with occasional walking, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching, handling objects, and communicating. Sitting may be required at times. Employees must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly. Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus. The work environment may involve occasional exposure to airborne particles, chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, moving machinery, vibration, and temperature extremes. Noise levels typically range from moderate to loud.

What We Offer Our Facilities Mechanic

• $24-$32/hour – DOE
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with match
• Branded clothing
• Summer picnics, company outings, & banquets
• Supports work-life balance
• A faith-based company that values integrity, teamwork, and going the extra mile in every situation
• A workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, take ownership of their work, and build meaningful careers in a respectful, people-first environment

About

Westfield Egg Farm, located in New Holland, Pennsylvania, is a fourth generation, family-owned business that is committed to operating with core values of excellence, integrity, family, stewardship, and eternal perspective. The company’s goal is to empower their team members to grow as individuals and to treat employees and customers with the highest care and respect. Westfield Egg Farm is dedicated to honoring God in everything they do and to operating in a way that reflects their Christian values.

Core Values

Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Family, Eternal Perspective

Vision

To remain a family business delivering premier customer care by sourcing and distributing farm-to-table products.

Mission

To support small family farms by building meaningful connections that create loyalty. We offer custom solutions for premier packing, marketing, and distribution of wholesome products.