Maintenance Technician: Refrigeration & GMP Systems

Spring Glen Fresh Foods; Ephrata Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid short term disability

Paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is hiring a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems with minimal supervision. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, GMP standards, and support for refrigeration and ammonia system operations.

The position requires reading manuals and schematics, documenting maintenance activities, and adhering to Lockout/Tagout and PPE protocols while supporting a fast-paced food production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; A.S. in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Strong knowledge in welding, cutting, brazing, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, carpentry, electrical systems, refrigeration, boilers, masonry, and food-manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of industrial refrigeration systems, including ammonia-based systems, basic PSM principles, emergency response protocols, and safe handling practices.
• Proven ability to read and interpret product manuals, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and adjusts machines, equipment, and facility systems.
• Supports operation, inspection, and troubleshooting of refrigeration systems, including ammonia.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, manuals, and schematics.
• Keeps maintenance logs and ensures safety and GMP compliance.

Skills

Welding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Fabrication

Carpentry

Refrigeration systems

Boilers

Masonry

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

PSM

Emergency response

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

Blueprints

Job description

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is hiring a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems with minimal supervision. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, GMP standards, and support for refrigeration and ammonia system operations.

The position requires reading manuals and schematics, documenting maintenance activities, and adhering to Lockout/Tagout and PPE protocols while supporting a fast-paced food production environment.