Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is now seeking a Maintenance Leadperson with experience leading a team and working with ammonia. We are offering great benefits, stable work shifts, and a clean/welcoming work environment. Work where you matter!

The Maintenance Leadperson provides leadership under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and facilitates the movement, installation, and repair of machines and plant equipment on production lines. Provides line maintenance support to the Production Department. Maintains buildings, facilities, refrigeration, and systems.

1. Perform the repair, installation, and maintenance of all plant equipment and buildings.

2. Report any equipment or building condition requiring repair to the Maintenance Manager immediately.

3. Perform preventative maintenance procedures as required.

4. Complete all documentation as required by the Maintenance Manager.

5. Position requires lifting and handling of heavy objects.

6. Adheres to all common safety practices and rules, including the wearing of protective equipment and clothing as required.

7. Assist other mechanics in maintaining a high level of productivity in the plant, including leadership and direction.

8. Adheres to our plant hygiene standards to ensure high product integrity.

9. Keeps work area clean in accordance with good housekeeping practices.

10. Develop the ability to use the computerized maintenance management system to enter work requests, plan and assign work orders, and retrieve data on plant equipment.

11. Requests all materials necessary for the completion of designated job assignments.

12. Troubleshoot and analyze special problem areas and diagnose where the problems exist.

13. Responsible for following all company and government policies and procedures.

While the duties above generally describe the job content, not all duties are performed continually or regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, etc.).  Duties performed are dependent upon the operation being supported.

Spring Glen Fresh Foods offers a competitive rate of pay; a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, prescription drug; paid holidays; paid time off; paid short term disability; paid life insurance; and a 401(k) Retirement plan.

Spring Glen fresh foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Previous experience in maintenance-related work in an industrial environment.

• Previous experience working with ammonia/refrigeration. 

• Familiarization and working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical processing, packaging, and material handling equipment.

• Leadership skills

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language

• Troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year ammonia refrigeration experience

• 1 year programmable logic controller experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.

• The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).

• The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.

• The ability to work cooperatively with others.

• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.

• The ability to perform several tasks at once.

• The ability to follow direction or instruction.

• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.

• The ability to lift and move 100 pounds.

• The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.

• The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with the hands and arms.