Maintenance Mechanic, 1st Shift — Food Processing

Holly Poultry; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Holly Poultry, Inc. in Hanover, MD is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for the 1st shift to perform skilled maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems in a food production environment.

You will troubleshoot motors, conveyors, pumps, and production lines, read manuals and blueprints, document activities, and help ensure OSHA/USDA food safety standards while supporting continuous operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficient with hand tools, multimeters, and basic fabrication.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Must lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Candidates must pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, pumps, and food processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Replace worn or faulty components such as bearings, belts, and sensors.
• Support installation of new machinery or production lines.
• Document maintenance activities via work orders/logs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, and food safety standards.
• Coordinate with supervisors to minimize downtime.
• Participate in on-the-job training and coursework as required.
• Set up all equipment in both buildings.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Electrical and mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Safety compliance

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Tools

Multimeters

Hand tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Holly Poultry, Inc. in Hanover, MD is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for the 1st shift to perform skilled maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems in a food production environment.

You will troubleshoot motors, conveyors, pumps, and production lines, read manuals and blueprints, document activities, and help ensure OSHA/USDA food safety standards while supporting continuous operations.