3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Northern

** Who We Are
** The Wenger Group is 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, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wenger Group since 2022, is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania where Jacob Leidy received the original land grant from William Penn in 1753.
We are a stable company with strong core values, excellent benefits, a competitive wage structure, and a safe, healthy work environment. With over 1,000 team members, we continue to grow within the essential agriculture industry.

** Learn more about us:*
* ** Position Summary
** The  
** Maintenance Mechanic II
** 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 position:
Independently troubleshoots equipment issues.
Completes complex repairs and equipment rebuilds.
Supports continuous production uptime.
Works closely with senior technicians and supervisors.
Ensures safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

* Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on production equipment.
* Troubleshoot and repair saws, slicers, grinders, mixers, conveyors, packaging equipment, vacuum sealers, scales, labelers, printers, and metal detectors.
* Perform intermediate-level electrical work involving motors, sensors, switches, and control wiring.
* Conduct equipment alignments, adjustments, and rebuilds as needed.
* Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs to minimize production downtime.
* Execute preventive maintenance
* Key Responsibilities
* Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
* ce tasks with minimal supervision.
* Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.

** Documentation & Continuous Improvement*
* * Complete and maintain work orders, PM checklists, and parts usage records within the CMMS system.
* Recommend improvements to preventive maintenance programs, SOPs, and parts standardization.
* Participate in root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and reliability programs.
* Provide feedback regarding equipment upgrades and process improvements.

** Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance*
* * Perform all work in compliance with USDA/FSIS, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP requirements.
* Use approved food-grade lubricants and materials in production areas.
* Ensure equipment is properly reassembled following sanitation activities.
* Support pre-operational inspections and food safety readiness.
* Perform maintenance work during both production and sanitation shifts as needed.

** Production Support*
* * Communicate equipment status with production supervisors and operators.
* Assist with line setup, tooling changes, and production changeovers.
* Train operators on basic equipment care and autonomous maintenance practices.
* Support production efficiency and equipment reliability efforts.

** Facility Maintenance*
* * Perform maintenance on plumbing systems, pumps, valves, steam systems, hot water systems, and basic HVAC equipment.
* Assist with cooler and freezer equipment maintenance.
* Provide basic refrigeration support when trained and authorized.
* Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and parts inventories.  
** Safety*
* * Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, fall protection, and chemical handling requirements.
* Identify and report unsafe conditions immediately.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

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