Maintenance Mechanic III

Maintenance Mechanic III Souderton, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22487227 Summary Souderton, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 5 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description The Maintenance Mechanic III is a senior-level technician responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on production equipment, refrigeration systems, packaging machinery, and facility infrastructure. This role supports a high-paced meat processing environment, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining compliance with safety and food-processing standards. The Maintenance Mechanic III also provides mentorship to junior mechanics and supports complex projects and system upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production and packaging machinery.
• Perform skilled maintenance on equipment such as conveyors, grinders, slicers, saws, scales, mixers, vacuum packagers, and refrigeration components.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting using schematics, blueprints, multimeters, and diagnostic tools.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and recommend improvements to PM schedules.
• Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of new equipment. Facility & Utility Systems
• Support maintenance of facility infrastructure including HVAC, boilers, compressors, utilities, and plumbing related to production.
• Monitor and troubleshoot refrigeration units (ammonia or Freon), reporting issues to supervisors or qualified technicians.
• Maintain building systems to ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, and food safety requirements. Leadership & Documentation
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to Maintenance I and II team members.
• Assist in leading maintenance activities during shutdowns, overhauls, and major repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and equipment status in the maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Coordinate with production supervisors to minimize downtime and plan maintenance activities. Safety & Compliance
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Ensure repairs meet regulatory standards for a USDA-inspected meat processing facility.
• Identify safety hazards and recommend corrective actions. Continuous Improvement
• Recommend process improvements to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support root-cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and sanitation teams to optimize equipment performance.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as an industrial mechanic in manufacturing (food or meat industry strongly preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment (troubleshooting preferred; programming a plus).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Welding and fabrication skills (MIG/TIG, stainless steel) preferred.
• Strong understanding of

LOTO, OSHA

standards, and food industry safety practices.

• Ability to work in cold environments and handle physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs. Work Environment
• Office setting within a meat processing facility.
• Interaction with multiple departments (HR, Sales, Production, Shipping).
• Occasional exposure to colder temperatures when assisting in production-adjacent areas (PPE provided). Preferred
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