Electro-Mechanical Technician

Berks Packing is a 3rd generation family-owned and operated meat processor facility located in Reading, Pennsylvania. We have a long-standing tradition of providing excellent product quality and customer service. Berks has been a family favorite for over 90 years!

Berks Packing has an immediate need for experienced Maintenance Mechanics. Duties include troubleshooting & problem solving; data analysis, accurate record-keeping; work order preparation; plan, installation, and startup of internal projects; maintenance, repair, and upgrade of equipment. A qualified candidate has 5 years of industrial maintenance experience (food industry preferred); must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Industrial Electrical Components (120V to 480V motors); Electronics; PLC programming; variable frequency drives; hydraulics; pneumatics; mechanical maintenance; blueprint reading and industrial test equipment.

We offer competitive benefits including uniforms, training, boot and tool allowance, healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; Short-term and long-term disability; Life Insurance; 401K; Vacation and Employee Assistance Program. This is a salaried position that pays overtime and double time.

*This is a safety sensitive position in which the employee is directly responsible for their own safety, as well as the safety of others*

We look forward to hearing from you if you have:

• Solid work history
• Manufacturing experience
• Electro-mechanical experience:
  • PLC programming
  • Hydraulics / Pneumatics
  • Industrial electrical components (120V to 480V)
• Demonstrated skills in teamwork and worker safety
• Food industry experience preferred
• GED or HS diploma
• Satisfactory references
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as needed