Maintenance Technician

Welch's; North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,705 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Welch's seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install plant production equipment at our North East, PA facility. The role is union in a 24/7 manufacturing setting with a pay rate of $32.18 per hour.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex machinery, and collaborate with teams to maximize uptime while adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing/processing maintenance.
• Experience in food/beverage GMP environment preferred.
• Multi-craft skillset including Electrical, PLC, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, and mechanical systems.
• Must pass a maintenance aptitude test before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production and processing equipment, utilities, refrigeration, and facilities.
• Install, repair, and maintain piping components, motors, pumps, control panels, pneumatic systems, and controls.
• Continuously improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with production and processing teams to maximize machine uptime.
• Train other mechanics on equipment maintenance and set‑up.
• Use of computerized Maintenance Management System to document work orders, parts usage, and equipment information.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Follow food safety, housekeeping, and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Participate in regular meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Multi-craft maintenance

Electrical

PLC

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Motors

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled multi‑craft Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install plant production and/or processing equipment. This is a union position and the pay rate is $32.18 per hour.

Where You'll Work

This role will be based out of our 24/7 manufacturing facility in North East, PA.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and repair production and processing equipment, utilities, refrigeration, and facilities
• Install, repair, and maintain piping components, motors, pumps, control panels, pneumatic systems, and controls
• Continuously improve equipment performance and reduce downtime
• Collaborate with production and processing teams to maximize machine uptime
• Train other mechanics on equipment maintenance and set‑up
• Use of computerized Maintenance Management System to document work orders, parts usage, and equipment information
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and suggest efficiency improvements
• Recommend and implement changes to improve equipment performance and reliability
• Follow food safety, housekeeping, and sanitation procedures at all times
• Participate in regular meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• Able to work safely around complex, automated machinery in a non‑temperature regulated environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication, including both written and verbal forms of collaboration
• Proactive in finding root cause and fixing issues
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of experience preferred in a manufacturing/processing environment as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Utilities Operator, Refrigeration Technician, or Preventative Maintenance Technician
• Minimum of 2 years of machine maintenance and repair experience required
• Experience in a food, beverage, and/or GMP compliant environment preferred
• Multi‑craft skillset including experience with Electrical, PLC, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, and mechanical systems
• Must pass a maintenance aptitude test before hiring

Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.