Industrial Maintenance Plumber - Troubleshooting & Upkeep

Clemens Food Group; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is seeking a hands-on Plumber to support plumbing, mechanical, production, and facility systems across our plant operations. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement within a fast-moving production environment.

Ideal candidates have strong pipework, drainage, and equipment knowledge, with experience in documenting work and collaborating with Operations to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable production.

Qualifications

• Strong plumbing and mechanical troubleshooting ability, including root-cause analysis.
• Ability to operate Eel and Jetter drain-cleaning equipment.
• Ability to thread steel pipe and solder copper pipe.
• Basic understanding of pipe drawings and system documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot at least 50% of facility equipment with minimal assistance.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping habits, including basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot plumbing and mechanical equipment, perform root-cause analysis, and complete the appropriate repair.
• Repair, maintain, and improve plant equipment in production and facility-support areas.
• Operate drain-cleaning equipment, including Eel and Jetter machines.
• Thread steel pipe and solder copper pipe to support plant repairs and projects.
• Gather detailed operational information on large systems and complex machinery to support in-depth troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret basic pipe drawings, equipment information, and system documentation.
• Maintain accurate prints, notes, and other documentation for existing and future plant systems in a shared location.
• Troubleshoot facility equipment with minimal assistance and work with Operations to safely return systems to service.
• Communicate critical equipment and system issues to departmental supervision in a timely manner.
• Train fellow plumbers on complex systems and new technology while supporting departmental projects and training activities.
• Stay current on new plumbing methods and technology while supporting continuous improvement throughout the department.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout, HACCP, cross-contamination, PPE, quality, and all applicable safety procedures while maintaining a clean work area.

Skills

Plumbing troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Documentation

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Eel drain-cleaning equipment

Jetter drain-cleaning equipment

Pipe threading

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clemens Food Group is seeking a hands-on Plumber to support plumbing, mechanical, production, and facility systems across our plant operations. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement within a fast-moving production environment.

Ideal candidates have strong pipework, drainage, and equipment knowledge, with experience in documenting work and collaborating with Operations to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable production.