Maintenance Mechanic

Clemens Family Corporation; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to support safe and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment. You will perform intermediate maintenance on conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and related mechanical assemblies, often with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes reading schematics, performing fabrication and welding, and providing guidance to junior mechanics within a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of industrial or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and conveyors.
• Able to read mechanical and hydraulic schematics and manuals.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Comfortable with CMMS software and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and maintain conveyor belt systems with limited supervision.
• Maintain chain drive systems, tensioners, and lubrication.
• Diagnose and replace worn mechanical components.
• Perform intermediate fabrication, drilling, tapping and basic welding.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic subsystems incl. valves and regulators.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and mechanical inspections.
• Troubleshoot failures and perform root-cause analysis.
• Read drawings and manuals to support repairs.
• Respond to breakdowns and support rapid restoration.
• Assist Maintenance Mechanic I as needed.

Skills

Conveyor systems

Chain drives

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Fabrication & welding

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

CMMS familiarity

English communication

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic II performs intermediate-level mechanical maintenance and repair tasks to support safe and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment. This role requires hands-on technical skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision on routine repairs, and a solid understanding of conveyor systems, chain drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical troubleshooting. The Mechanic II serves as a skilled contributor within the maintenance team and provides support to both production operations and less experienced mechanics.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, align, and maintain conveyor belt systems, including V-belts, timing belts, and modular belts, with limited supervision.
• Maintain and repair chain drive systems, tensioners, and lubrication systems to ensure proper equipment performance.
• Inspect, diagnose, and replace worn or failing mechanical components.
• Perform intermediate fabrication and mechanical work, including drilling, tapping, mounting, and basic welding.
• Assist with the installation, repair, and adjustment of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, regulators, and flow controls.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks and mechanical inspections in support of reliability initiatives.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures using systematic problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Read and interpret mechanical schematics, equipment drawings, and technical manuals to support repair activities.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and support rapid restoration of operations.
• Provide guidance and hands-on support to Maintenance Mechanic I employees as needed.

Core Skills / Competencies

• Proficiency in conveyor system installation, tracking, and repair.
• Working knowledge of chain drives and specialty mechanical applications.
• Practical understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system components and functions.
• Intermediate fabrication, machining, and welding capabilities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Solid grounding in preventive maintenance and lubrication best practices.
• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Preferred Experience

• 2-4 years of industrial or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and hydraulic schematics.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.

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.