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Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist

Pretium Packaging - USA
Hazleton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026

Our mission is reliability. In Hazelton, PA, we’re building a team that keeps essential production equipment running safely and efficiently—because every minute of uptime matters. As an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist, you’ll turn complex problems into repeatable solutions and directly elevate plant performance.

Your Mission

  • Safeguard uptime with thorough preventive maintenance, inspections, and precision repairs.
  • Tackle complex faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC domains.
  • Act fast when equipment fails—restore operation and prevent recurrence.
  • Capture accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment histories.
  • Enable new capability through equipment installations, modifications, testing, and start-up.
  • Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to push reliability higher.
  • Champion continuous improvement with practical, data-driven suggestions.
  • Contribute to planned shutdowns, product changeovers, and priority projects.
  • Model 5S discipline and maintain a safe, orderly workspace.
  • Adhere to safety, food safety, quality, and environmental standards without compromise.

Capabilities We Value

Baseline

  • High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
  • 2 years of hands-on maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing/food production.
  • Proven mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting acumen.
  • Competence with mechanical/electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC.
  • Fluency in reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical literature.
  • Comfort with hand and power tools, precision measurement, and diagnostic instruments.
  • Organized, solutions-focused, and effective both solo and on a team.
  • Willingness to cover overtime, weekends, and holidays as operations require.

Advantageous

  • Trade school, apprenticeship, or technical degree in Maintenance, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, Electrical Technology, or related disciplines.
  • Background with PLCs, automation systems, VFDs, robotics, and industrial controls.
  • Recognized skilled-trade certifications (Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Welding, etc.).
  • Experience in food manufacturing and understanding of GMPs.

Physical Realities of the Role

  • Stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and climb regularly.
  • Lift and move up to 50 lbs on a routine basis.
  • Work at heights and in confined spaces when necessary.
  • Wear required PPE consistently.

Operating Environment

  • Moving machinery and industrial equipment
  • Temperature fluctuations
  • Industrial noise
  • Chemical exposure typical of manufacturing

We prioritize safety above all else and expect adherence to safety, food safety, quality, and environmental protocols.

Rewards & Growth

  • Hourly pay: $25–$35
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Training and career development pathways
  • Reliable, stable manufacturing operation
  • Inclusive, team-focused culture
  • Visible impact on key plant metrics

Your Toolkit

Core proficiencies:

  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Injection Molding Experience
  • Blow Molding Experience

Technologies you’ll work with:

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Servo Motors

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.

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Ready to elevate reliability and make a measurable difference? Join our Hazelton, PA team—apply today.

Salary : $25 - $35

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