Maintenance Technician -- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Meiji America Inc. | D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Meiji America / D.F. Stauffer’s is seeking Maintenance Technicians for the 3rd shift. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems while performing preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

You will read schematics, interpret work orders, and implement fixes efficiently. Proficiency with hand tools and basic welding is valued, with strong English communication across teams.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Formal technical training program completed or 5 years' experience in industrial maintenance.
• Electrical, mechanical, plumbing and millwright skills.
• Experience with PLCs and high-speed packaging equipment a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all production equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
• Read and interpret mechanical schematics, blueprints, and work orders.
• Install plumbing components and perform basic welding as needed.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment using advanced test equipment and replace faulty parts.

Job description

We are currently looking for talented Maintenance Technicians to join our team for the 3rd shift. If you have the skills and experience to keep our operations running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

As a Maintenance Technician at Meiji America/Stauffer's, your primary responsibility will be to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues. You will ensure that all repairs are performed safely and efficiently. Additionally, you will be responsible for completing preventative maintenance on all production equipment to keep our operations running smoothly.

Duties

• Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere
• Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times
• Comply with all GMP requirements
• Capable of dismantling equipment, removing defective parts and reassembling without supervision
• Able to read mechanical schematics and blueprints; follow directions from manuals
• Able to interpret work orders and complete them in a timely manner
• Willing to make suggestions on improvements on replacement substitutes
• Able to install plumbing components when necessary
• Basic welding knowledge and welding skills
• Be proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools and manual repair equipment
• Able to perform basic electrical troubleshooting
• Demonstrate ability to use advanced test equipment to troubleshoot and resolve problems with complex equipment and solutions
• Able to follow complex procedures, perform preventative maintenance tasks and look for hard-to-find defects or potential issues and correct them as needed
• Able to read complex drawings and troubleshoot independently
• Able to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns and replace and update parts to resolve recurring causes
• Able to read complex pneumatic and air logic drawings and troubleshoot independently
• Able to read and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits and systems and replace parts without assistance
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Ability to read and record written instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Must be willing and able to maintain open, effective communication with team members as well as departmental and plant leadership
• Must adhere/comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices
• Must pass Lock Out/Tag Out and PIT (Power Industrial Truck) certifications
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications Needed

• High School or equivalent
• Successful completion of a formal technical training program or 5 years' experience in an industrial maintenance role
• Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Millwright skills
• Experience with PLC’s, high speed packaging equipment and bakery equipment a plus
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

Job Type and Pay

Full-time, Sunday-Thursday, 10:30p-7:00a

$26.00 - $36.56 per hour

Schedule

• 8‑hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Meiji America / D.F. Stauffer’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets

Experience

• Industrial maintenance: 5 years (Required)
• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Required)