Maintenance Machinist

Ventura Foods; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Chambersburg, PA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Machinist. The role focuses on repairing, maintaining, and fabricating machinery for packaging and refining operations.

You will operate lathes, milling machines, welding equipment, and fabrication tools to ensure equipment reliability and production continuity. Applicants should have 5–7 years of experience in operating and maintaining manual and CNC lathes, welding systems, and fabrication tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and fabricate machinery and electrical equipment across packaging and refinery operations.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, welding equipment, and fabrication tools.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Follow food safety practices and maintenance standards.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Blueprints & schematics

Safety programs (LOTO, confined space)

Problem solving

Tool usage (hand & power tools)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Lathes & milling machines

Job description

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Maintenance Machinist

Location:

Chambersburg, PA, US, 17201

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Days
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Position Summary:

Responsible for repairing, maintaining, and fabricating machinery, mechanical systems, and electrical equipment across packaging and refinery operations. Operates lathes, milling machines, welding equipment, and fabrication tools to manufacture, modify, and repair machine components, ensuring equipment reliability and optimal performance. Utilizes welding and metal fabrication skills to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and supporting continuous production. Follows company-approved food safety practices and maintenance standards while performing preventive and corrective maintenance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses mechanical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with established GMP and safety procedures
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service. Calls for back up and coordinates repairs with other mechanics
• Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery
• Performs required routine preventative maintenance and repair activities when not working on breakdowns
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the facility
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

5-7 years of experience operating and maintaining manual and CNC lathes, machining equipment, welding systems, and fabrication tools, including the manufacture, modification, and repair of precision machine components to support production equipment reliability and minimize downtime

Knowledge and Skills:

• Trained on safety related programs necessary to perform the position, including LOTO and confined space entry
• Advanced understanding of mechanical applications and principles including part identification
• Strong work ethic related to attendance and performance of duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form, including technical instructions in mathematical form and blueprints
• Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety including demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used inoperations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.