Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - PLC & Food Processing

Hahn's of Westminster; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hahn's of Westminster is seeking a proactive Maintenance Mechanic to support daily operations in a value-added meat processing and retail business. You will maintain food processing and store equipment, read technical manuals, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues while following safety protocols.

The role requires PLC operation, welding, preventive maintenance, and the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed in a union environment. Strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of tools and systems.
• Willingness to learn and grow technically.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Detail-oriented with a preventive maintenance mindset.
• Safety-conscious and compliant with workplace protocols.
• Reliable and dependable work ethic.
• Ability to communicate clearly with operators, supervisors, and technicians.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Adaptable under changing priorities and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on machinery, equipment, and facility systems to ensure smooth operations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues
• Operate and program programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to support automation processes.
• Conduct lubrication, welding repairs and fabrications as needed to maintain equipment integrity.
• Read and interpret schematics, electrical diagrams, technical manuals, and mechanical drawings for accurate troubleshooting and repairs.
• Adapt maintenance procedures and techniques based on equipment requirements
• Support facilities maintenance tasks including plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and residential painting projects when required.
• Maintain detailed, accurate maintenance logs and reports.
• Support general building and grounds maintenance
• Adhere to and ensure safety protocols are followed and tasks are completed efficiently.
• Report to on-call service needs
• Work a regular 45-50-hour schedule, including mandatory overtime and weekends.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

PLC programming

Welding

Read schematics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Team player

Adaptable

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Job description

Hahn's of Westminster is seeking a proactive Maintenance Mechanic to support daily operations in a value-added meat processing and retail business. You will maintain food processing and store equipment, read technical manuals, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues while following safety protocols.

The role requires PLC operation, welding, preventive maintenance, and the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed in a union environment. Strong teamwork is essential.