Mid-Shift Maintenance Mechanic / Operations Support Associate

Farmers Kitchen LLC / DBA Folkland Foods•Waterford Township, PA

131d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Folkland Foods is hiring a full-time Mid-Shift Maintenance Mechanic / Operations Support Associate at its Waterford, Pennsylvania facility. Maintenance is the primary responsibility, while the role also supports production and other facility operations as needed. The position maintains production equipment, responds to equipment issues, performs preventive maintenance, and helps keep production running smoothly. It also helps maximize equipment uptime, prepare equipment for the next production day, and support the operations team during peak production hours. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with occasional overtime as needed. The pay range is $28–$30 per hour, with an additional $2 per shift differential. The work takes place in a food manufacturing facility, including refrigerated, freezer, and warm production environments.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude is required.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently.
Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
Ability to work safely around moving machinery while following company safety procedures.
Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb stairs.
Lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Work in refrigerated, freezer, and warm production environments.

Nice To Haves

Previous industrial maintenance experience is preferred.
Experience in food manufacturing is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of conveyors, motors, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, and packaging equipment is a plus.
Forklift or scissor lift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, conveyors, packaging equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and processing equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance according to scheduled maintenance programs.
Inspect equipment for potential issues before failures occur.
Replace bearings, belts, chains, motors, sensors, valves, pneumatic components, and other mechanical parts.
Assist with electrical troubleshooting when qualified.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
Keep the maintenance shop organized and stocked.
Participate in equipment installations and continuous improvement projects.
Respond quickly to production downtime and equipment issues.
Assist operators with equipment adjustments and changeovers.
Help maintain production flow during busy periods.
Support sanitation and startup activities when needed.
Assist with warehouse or production tasks during periods of low maintenance activity.
Help identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and product quality.