Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

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!

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Position summary:

This position is an entry‑level to early‑career maintenance role responsible for performing basic mechanical, electrical, and preventative maintenance tasks to support production equipment in a meat processing facility. This position ensures equipment runs safely, reliably, and efficiently while following all food safety, USDA, and safety standards. The role works under the direction of senior mechanics, supervisors, or the Maintenance Manager.

  Responsibilities:

·         Perform basic mechanical repairs on production equipment such as conveyors, grinders, slicers, saws, packagers, scales, and labeling machines.

·         Assist senior mechanics with more complex repairs, troubleshooting, and rebuilds.

·         Replace belts, bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, sensors, and other common components as instructed.

·         Complete routine lubrication, adjustments, and minor alignment tasks.

·         Carry out scheduled PM tasks according to the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

·         Inspect equipment for wear, leaks, unusual noises, or potential failures.

·         Document completed work accurately and fully within the maintenance system.

·         Help improve PM procedures by reporting equipment conditions or needed updates.

·         Follow all safety policies including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), machine guarding, and PPE requirements.

·         Ensure all work supports USDA/FSIS, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP guidelines.

·         Use only approved food‑grade lubricants and materials in food‑contact areas.

·         Keep tools, parts, and work areas clean to prevent contamination in production zones.

·         Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.

·         Communicate equipment status and repair needs clearly to operators and supervisors.

·         Assist with line changeovers, setup, and adjustments during production as needed.

·         Perform basic plumbing, pipefitting, and electrical work under supervision.

·         Assist with facility maintenance such as lighting, doors, drains, and general plant repairs.

·         Support cold‑room, cooler, and freezer maintenance tasks as assigned.

·         Work closely with senior mechanics to learn equipment-specific skills.

·         Participate in maintenance training programs, safety training, and skill development.

·         Maintain a positive, team‑oriented attitude and strong work ethic.

Qualifications:

·         High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school or technical certificate preferred. 

·         0–2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, food processing, or industrial setting. 

·         Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tools, fasteners, and repair methods. 

·         Ability to learn electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. 

·         Ability to read basic diagrams, manuals, or instructions.

·         Comfortable working in cold environments (35–45&degree;F / 1–7&degree;C). 

·         Able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and standing for long periods.

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.