Food-Processing Equipment Maintenance Technician

The Wenger Group; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wenger Group in Souderton, PA, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on production equipment in our food-processing facility.

You will troubleshoot and repair saws, slicers, grinders, conveyors, packaging equipment, vacuum sealers, scales, labelers, printers, and metal detectors, perform preventive maintenance, and maintain CMMS records while supporting Lean initiatives and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing production equipment.
• Experience with motors, sensors, switches, and control wiring.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Experience with CMMS and documenting work orders.
• Familiarity with USDA/FSIS, HACCP, GMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 tasks with minimal supervision.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Complete and maintain work orders, PM checklists, and parts usage records within the CMMS system.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical fundamentals

Job description

The Wenger Group in Souderton, PA, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on production equipment in our food-processing facility.

You will troubleshoot and repair saws, slicers, grinders, conveyors, packaging equipment, vacuum sealers, scales, labelers, printers, and metal detectors, perform preventive maintenance, and maintain CMMS records while supporting Lean initiatives and safety programs.