Website The Wenger Group
Who are we:We're
a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production
services; and
grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. Leidy's
is
a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 130-year-old pork
company
located
on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was
deeded
the original land grant by William Penn in 1753.We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members,
we're
a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!Learn more here:
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https://www.leidys.comPosition summary :This position
is a mid level maintenance technician responsible for performing skilled mechanical, electrical, and preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment in a
USDA regulated
meat processing environment. This role independently troubleshoots equipment issues, completes more complex repairs, and supports continuous production uptime. The Maintenance Mechanic II works closely with senior technicians and supervisors to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operationsKey Responsibilities:Responsibilities:
Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on equipment such as:
Saws, slicers, grinders, mixers
Conveyors, packaging equipment, vacuum sealers
Scales, labelers, printers, metal detectors
Perform intermediate-level electrical work (motors, sensors, switches, control wiring) under supervision of a senior mechanic or electrician.
Conduct equipment alignments, adjustments, and rebuilds as needed.
Perform emergency breakdown repairs quickly to minimize production downtime.
Execute scheduled PM tasks with minimal supervision.
Identify
potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
Update and
maintain
accurate
work orders, PM checklists, and
parts
usage within the CMMS.
Suggest improvements to PM tasks, SOPs, or parts standardization.
Ensure all work
complies with
USDA/FSIS, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP standards.
Use appropriate
food grade
lubricants and approved materials in production areas.
Support
pre operation
inspections by ensuring equipment is reassembled correctly after sanitation.
Perform maintenance during both operating and sanitation shifts as
required .
Communicate clearly with production supervisors and operators
regarding
equipment status.
Assist
with line setup, tooling changes, and production changeovers.
Train operators on basic equipment care or autonomous maintenance tasks.
Support root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
Perform general facility maintenance including plumbing, pumps, valves, steam/hot water systems, and basic HVAC tasks.
Assist
with cooler/freezer equipment and basic refrigeration support ( non ammonia
tasks unless trained).
Maintain work areas, tools, and parts in clean, organized
condition .
Follow all OSHA safety rules including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, fall protection, and chemical handling.
Identify
and escalate unsafe conditions or equipment.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, lean manufacturing, or reliability projects.
Provide feedback to supervisors
regarding
needed upgrades or process improvements.
Qualifications and Requirements :Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
required ; technical school certificate or apprenticeship preferred.
2-4 years of industrial maintenance experience; food or meat processing experience strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
Comfortable working in cold (35-45F), wet, and
fast paced
environments.
Able to lift 50
lbs
and perform physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, and working in tight spaces.
Experience using CMMS systems for work orders and PMs.
Work Environment :
Meat production facility with cold, wet, and fast-paced conditions.
Exposure to
raw meat, blood, sanitizers, and machinery noise.
Required PPE includes gloves, protective footwear, hearing protection, and others as needed.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends or shifts, depending on production needs.
Acknowledgement:This job description has been designed to
indicate
the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to
contain
or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
required of
employees assigned.
I have read this job description, understand and accept these duties, and agree to carry out the assigned duties to the best of my abilities in the best interest of Wenger and my fellow coworkers. I also have read, understand, and will, to the best of my abilities, follow and adhere to the Wenger Group Management structure, Wenger Group Mission, and Wenger Group Policies. I will respect those above and under my leadership according to The Wenger Group Core Values.
To apply for this job please visit www.agcareers.com.