Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Wastewater

Clemens Food Group; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group in Hatfield Township, PA is seeking a hands-on Wastewater Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot the equipment that supports our Wastewater operation. You will diagnose, repair, and prevent failures on pumps, motors, valves, belts, and fluid-control systems, performing preventive maintenance and documenting work to improve reliability.

Join a team-focused environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement matter; experience with electrical troubleshooting and CMMS is

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of motors, belts, chains, bearings, pumps, valves, and drive units.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic ability.
• Experience identifying failures involving pumps, bearings, belts, chains, and fluid-control systems.
• Basic understanding of machinery startup and shutdown procedures.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and lubrication practices.
• Industrial plumbing and mechanical piping knowledge.
• Basic electrical knowledge or willingness to continue developing electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand process-control procedures and how mechanical equipment impacts the operation.
• Ability to scope a project, organize the work, and follow through to completion.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping habits.
• Team-first approach and ability to work with Maintenance and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain pumps, valves, motors, bearings, belts, chains, drive units, and fluid-control systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot wastewater processing equipment and supporting mechanical systems.
• Support safe equipment startup and shutdown procedures.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and determine repairs to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain, adjust, and repair belt and chain drive systems, including tensioning and lubrication.
• Troubleshoot pumps and fluid-handling systems, including flow and pressure issues.
• Support plumbing and piping repairs throughout the wastewater operation.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic components and read schematics.
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting and develop electrical maintenance skills.
• Document completed maintenance, inspections, and projects accurately.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, and other teams to identify improvements.

Skills

Motors & drives

Pumps & valves

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Lubrication

Industrial piping

Electrical troubleshooting

Process control understanding

Project scoping

Documentation

Teamwork

Tools

CMMS

Conveyor systems

Job description

Clemens Food Group is looking for a hands-on, mechanically minded Wastewater Mechanic to support the equipment and systems that keep our Wastewater operation running.

About The Company

For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.

What You’ll Do

As a Wastewater Mechanic, you’ll provide hands-on mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting for the equipment and processes supporting our Wastewater operation.

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain pumps, valves, motors, bearings, belts, chains, drive units, and fluid-control systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot Wastewater processing equipment and supporting mechanical systems
• Support safe equipment startup and shutdown procedures
• Diagnose mechanical failures and determine appropriate repairs to restore equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Maintain, adjust, and repair belt and chain drive systems, including tensioning, alignment, and lubrication
• Troubleshoot pumps and fluid-handling systems, including issues involving flow, pressure, valves, seals, and related components
• Support industrial plumbing and piping repairs throughout the Wastewater operation
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic components including cylinders, valves, regulators, and flow controls
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting and continue developing electrical maintenance skills
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and work with Operations to safely return systems to service
• Scope mechanical projects from initial problem identification through successful completion
• Accurately document completed maintenance, repairs, inspections, and project work
• Follow Lockout/Tagout and all applicable safety procedures
• Partner closely with Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, and other support teams to identify opportunities for equipment and process improvement

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a mechanic who brings a combination of mechanical ability, reliability, teamwork, and the right mindset for the environment.

You Should Have

• Good working knowledge of motors, belts, chains, bearings, pumps, valves, and drive units
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic ability
• Experience identifying failures involving pumps, bearings, belts, chains, and fluid-control systems
• Basic understanding of machinery startup and shutdown procedures
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and lubrication practices
• Industrial plumbing and mechanical piping knowledge
• Basic electrical knowledge or a strong willingness to continue developing electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to understand process-control procedures and how mechanical equipment impacts the overall operation
• Ability to scope a project, organize the work, and follow it through to successful completion
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping habits
• A team-first approach and willingness to work closely with both Maintenance and Operations

Preferred Experience

• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Wastewater, water treatment, rendering, food processing, or similar heavy-process environment experience
• Experience maintaining pumps and fluid-handling systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience
• Conveyor, belt, and chain-drive maintenance experience
• Welding or fabrication experience
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs or CMMS systems

The Environment

Wastewater is an essential part of our operation and our sustainability efforts. The Wastewater Treatment Plant supports our manufacturing operation by treating process water safely and effectively while helping us continuously improve our environmental performance.

• Working around wastewater, organic material, and process by-products
• Working around strong odors
• Working in areas that may be hot, cold, wet, or humid
• Working around industrial chemicals and treatment processes
• Working around active pumps, piping, valves, tanks, and other processing equipment
• Working at heights when required
• Getting dirty when the repair requires it

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.