MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Chestnut Labs; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO and holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage

Career Development

Promote from Within

Safety Shoes & Uniforms

Employee Referral Program

Pension plan

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms in the Lehigh Valley seeks a hands-on maintenance technician to diagnose and repair production, processing, and packaging equipment, including planned, unplanned, and emergency work. You’ll execute preventative maintenance and support reliability at the plant.

The role emphasizes fast, accurate repairs, interpreting schematics and work orders, and cross-training operators to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC/HMI, or HVAC.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair production, processing, and packaging equipment — planned, unplanned, and emergency.
• Execute preventative maintenance programs and routine reliability assessments.
• Interpret schematics, service manuals, and work orders to drive fast, accurate repairs.
• Support new equipment installation and cross-train operators to minimize downtime.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and take the initiative to act on them.
• Anticipate parts needs and manage procurement ahead of scheduled tasks.
• Maintain complete, accurate documentation in line with SOPs and GMP standards.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

PLC/HMI

Basic computer skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A stable, hands-on career withone of America's largest dairy cooperatives—earn $80K+ a year, with company-paid health, dental & vision coverage and apension plan. No travel. Real autonomy. A team that has your back.

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America — a cooperative of more than 12,500 family farm owners. When you join us, you're not just maintaining equipment. You're helping deliver fresh, wholesome dairy from family farms to families everywhere.

Come make a difference that matters

OUR MECHANICS FOR THIS POSITION HAVE:

• $80K+ Annual Earning Potential
• Up to $6,240 yearly pension benefit

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental & Vision: Comprehensive company-sponsored health coverage for you and your family.

• Paid time off:PTO plus paid company holidays

Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-paidbasic life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.

Disability Coverage: Short-term and long-term disability protection

Career Development: Certifications and training — we invest in your growth

Promote from Within: We develop our own talent first — real advancement for people who show up.

Safety Shoes & Uniforms: Company-provided — no out-of-pocket cost to you

Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards when someone you refer joins the team.

Safety Shoes & Uniforms: Company-provided, no out-of-pocket cost

*varies by company and governing CBAs

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Diagnose and repair production, processing, and packaging equipment — planned, unplanned, and emergency
• Execute preventative maintenance programs and routine reliability assessments
• Interpret schematics, service manuals, and work orders to drive fast, accurate repairs
• Support new equipment installation and cross-train operators to minimize downtime
• Identify process improvement opportunities and take the initiative to act on them
• Anticipate parts needs and manage procurement ahead of scheduled tasks
• Maintain complete, accurate documentation in line with SOPs and GMP standards

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING:

Requirement:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-4 years hands-on: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC/HMI, or HVAC
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills; English fluency

Preferred:

• Trade or technical school certification (electrical, PLC/HMI, welding, refrigeration, or plumbing)
• Manufacturing environment background.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

Root-Cause Thinker: You find the real problem, not just the symptom — and fix it once.

Proactive Communicator: You keep teams informed before problems become emergencies.

Continuous Improver: You see a better way and say so — then help make it happen.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

30.94

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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