Maintenance Mechanic

The Wenger Group, Inc. is a leading family‑owned organization in the Northeast, headquartered in Pennsylvania. The company focuses on food and agricultural products and services, providing animal nutrition and feeds, specialty protein production, processing, and marketing. It also offers on‑farm protein production services, grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement, delivering integrated solutions across the agricultural value chain.

About the role

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and facility systems to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, including basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Inspect equipment, replace worn or damaged parts, and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule repairs and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Maintain tools and spare‑parts inventory.
• Follow all safety and compliance standards, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Work on‑site in Souderton, PA, with occasional overtime or shift work as business needs require.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining and repairing industrial equipment and machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems safely and effectively.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices; ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Commitment to workplace safety, including adherence to lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams.
• Organizational skills to manage work orders, maintenance records, and parts inventory.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in agricultural, food production, or related industrial environments is beneficial.