3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

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Job Title: 3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician
Location: Souderton, PA, Mid-Atlantic United States, USA

Company: The Wenger Group
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: 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:

https://www.thewengergroup.com

https://www.leidys.com
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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Job Post Date: 09/16/26