Mid-Shift Maintenance Tech – Food Manufacturing

Farmers Kitchen LLC / DBA Folkland Foods; Waterford (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Folkland Foods in Waterford, PA, is seeking a Mid-Shift Maintenance Mechanic / Operations Support Associate to keep production running and support daily operations. The role is on-site, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, Monday–Friday with occasional overtime.

You will work across maintenance and operations to maximize uptime and ensure smooth handoffs to the next shift. The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, prior industrial maintenance experience, and knowledge of conveyors, motors, and packaging

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of conveyors, motors, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, and packaging equipment a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Forklift or scissor lift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, conveyors, packaging equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and processing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance according to scheduled PM programs.
• Inspect equipment for potential issues before failures occur.
• Replace bearings, belts, chains, motors, sensors, valves, pneumatic components, and other mechanical parts.
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting as qualified.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Keep the maintenance shop organized and stocked.
• Participate in equipment installations and continuous improvement projects.
• Respond quickly to production downtime and equipment issues.
• Assist operators with equipment adjustments and changeovers.
• Help maintain production flow during busy periods.
• Support sanitation and startup activities when needed.
• Assist with warehouse or production tasks during periods of low maintenance activity.
• Help identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and product quality.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshoot equipment

Hand tools & power tools

Food manufacturing experience

Conveyors & packaging equipment

Forklift or scissor lift

Job description

Folkland Foods in Waterford, PA, is seeking a Mid-Shift Maintenance Mechanic / Operations Support Associate to keep production running and support daily operations. The role is on-site, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, Monday–Friday with occasional overtime.

You will work across maintenance and operations to maximize uptime and ensure smooth handoffs to the next shift. The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, prior industrial maintenance experience, and knowledge of conveyors, motors, and packaging