Industrial Maintenance Tech: Refrigeration & GMP

Hanover Foods Corporation; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate of pay

Medical, dental, prescription drug

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid short term disability

Paid life insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Job summary

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems with minimal supervision. You will ensure equipment reliability, support preventative maintenance, and uphold safety, quality, and GMP standards to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include refrigeration and ammonia system support to ensure safe, compliant performance. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (A.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical/vocational training or an A.S. in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding, cutting, brazing, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, carpentry, electrical systems, refrigeration, boilers, masonry, and food‑manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of industrial refrigeration systems, including ammonia-based systems, basic PSM principles, emergency response protocols, and safe handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and adjusts a wide variety of machines, equipment, and facility systems with minimal supervision.
• Supports operation, inspection, and basic troubleshooting of industrial refrigeration systems, including ammonia based systems, following IIAR, PSM, and safety requirements.
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor with ordering parts, supplies, and materials.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance in accordance with established programs and timelines, including refrigeration system PMs when assigned.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, operating manuals, and schematics to accurately complete work assignments.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or facility issues to the Maintenance Supervisor promptly, including refrigeration or ammonia-system abnormalities.
• Completes all required maintenance documentation, logs, and reports accurately and on time.
• Ensures all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, GMPs, and company policies.
• Follows all food safety, legal, and quality policies, including GMPs, food security, and product quality requirements.
• Adheres to Lockout/Tagout procedures and all safety rules, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas in alignment with good housekeeping practices.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Welding

Cutting

Brazing

Plumbing

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fabrication

Carpentry

Electrical systems

Refrigeration

Boilers

Masonry

Food-manufacturing equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems with minimal supervision. You will ensure equipment reliability, support preventative maintenance, and uphold safety, quality, and GMP standards to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include refrigeration and ammonia system support to ensure safe, compliant performance. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (A.S.