Maintenance Technician, PA
Pero Farms PA LLC · Hanover, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Pero Farms PA LLC (industrial) in Hanover, PA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
How this role compares
Against 66 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 54%
- Welding 36%
- PLC 34%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Pero Farms PA LLC
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Pero Farms PA LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
will include but are not limited to assisting the maintenance supervisor with fabrication/installation and preventative maintenance of equipment throughout the facilities. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.
Responsibilities
- ◆Fabrication of needed part or materials
- ◆Repair machinery and facilities
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
- ◆Install and test new equipment
- ◆Responsible for keeping the production machinery running with minimum downtime
- ◆Responsible for maintaining repairs to the facilities
- ◆Complete paperwork in a timely and legible manner
- ◆Follow safety polices/procedures including wearing necessary PPE
- ◆Follow attendance policy and other policies
Requirements
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
- ✓Frequent use of hands for grasping, handling tools, and writing
- ✓Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing
- ✓Ability to lift and carry items ranging from 5 to 50 pounds
- ✓Manual dexterity to perform maintenance, repairs, and fabrication tasks
Education and experience
- ✓Possess verbal and written communication skills
- ✓Experience in fresh food or production environment
- ✓2+ year of maintenance experience
- ✓High School Diploma or GED preferred
- ✓Must have own transportation
- ✓Must have a working knowledge of English language
- ✓Basic Mathematical abilities
- ✓Ability to interact across departments
responsibilities
as the company's needs evolve.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Description
Title: Maintenance Technician
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Location: Hanover, PA
Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt
Company summary
Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.
Job purpose
The Maintenance Technician’s main
Working conditions
- •Exposure to product fumes (e.g., onions, peppers, and other produce)
- •Exposure to cold environments (temperatures of 45°F or below)
- •Exposure to cleaning and sanitation chemicals (e.g., chlorine)
- •Work performed in a fresh food production and warehouse environment
- •Required to work overtime as needed
- •Use of tools and equipment, including occasional use of cutting utensils (e.g., knives, peelers)
- •Fast-paced production setting with a focus on minimizing downtime
- •Compliance with safety policies and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Company benefits/perks
- •401(k)
- •Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
- •Paid Time Off (PTO)
The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and