What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician- Leidy's Souderton position at 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: https://www.thewengergroup.com / 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.