Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Welch's
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Welch's
Employer branding and candidate engagement platform
Grow with Welch's!
Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!
At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.
Starting pay: $32.18 per hour
Location: North East, Pennsylvania
Openings: 4 available on second and third shifts
Union position
Welch’s is hiring skilled Multi-Craft Maintenance Technicians for our North East plant. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the equipment and systems that keep our food and beverage production running safely and efficiently.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with automated equipment, and making improvements that reduce downtime.
We currently have openings on 2 shifts:
Second shift: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a $0.45 shift differential, for a total of $32.63 per hour
Third shift: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. with a $0.50 shift differential, for a total of $32.68 per hour
Overtime is available and may also be required based on production needs. This position may include both voluntary and mandatory overtime.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and processing equipment
Work with electrical systems, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, pumps, piping, and mechanical systems
Maintain plant utilities, refrigeration systems, control panels, and facility equipment
Complete preventive maintenance to improve safety, reliability, and equipment performance
Work with production teams to solve equipment problems and reduce downtime
Install and repair equipment, piping components, controls, and related systems
Use a computerized maintenance management system to document work orders, parts, and equipment information
Identify root causes and recommend long-term solutions
Help train other mechanics on equipment setup and maintenance
Follow all safety, food safety, sanitation, and housekeeping requirements
At least two years of hands-on machine maintenance and repair experience in a manufacturing or processing environment
Experience with electrical systems, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, and mechanical systems
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
The ability to safely work around complex, automated equipment
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Clear written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work in a facility that is not temperature controlled
The ability to work voluntary and mandatory overtime as needed
Experience in food, beverage, or another GMP-regulated environment is preferred. Relevant experience may include work as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Utilities Operator, Refrigeration Technician, or Preventive Maintenance Technician.
Our interview process has two steps:
Maintenance team interview: A 30- to 60-minute conversation with members of our maintenance team about your experience, technical skills, and interest in the role.
Technical assessment: Candidates who move forward will complete a technical test to demonstrate their maintenance knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
Applicants must successfully complete the technical assessment to be considered for hire.
At Welch’s, our maintenance team plays an important role in keeping our plant safe, reliable, and productive. You’ll join a skilled team where your technical knowledge, ideas, and ability to solve problems will make a difference every day.
Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Welch's offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact with a passionate community.
Welch’s relies on a platform from Puck to support talent recruitment and employer branding. The platform focuses on making hiring feel human by automating parts of the process while preserving a personal touch, using tools such as podcasting and talent-brand content, along with AI-powered resume review. Welch’s benefits from this approach by better communicating its employer story and engaging potential candidates as part of the hiring journey. Compared with others in the space, Puck emphasizes a combination of scalable, automated processes and personalized candidate experiences, enabling brands to tell their employer brand and engage applicants at scale. The overarching goal is to attract, engage, and convert top talent by presenting a compelling, authentic employee-facing narrative and streamlined recruitment workflow.
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