Maintenance Technician

Ventura Foods

Maintenance Technician repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment at Ventura Foods. Training others to enhance skills and ensure optimal operation while adhering to food safety practices.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeChambersburg • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in repairing and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems in food packaging and processing environments, with a strong focus on food safety practices and regulatory compliance. Proficient in troubleshooting PLCs and performing preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PLC TroubleshootingAC/DC Electrical TroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceFood Safety ComplianceMechanical Applications

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Hard Skills

Electrical RepairMechanical RepairEquipment OverhaulPart IdentificationTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceEmergency RepairsFood Packaging EquipmentProduction Machine RepairBlueprint Interpretation

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicProblem SolvingMinimal SupervisionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Hand ToolsPower ToolsLOTO ProceduresConfined Space Entry Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDSafety Training Certification

Industry Keywords

Food Safety Modernization ActGood Manufacturing PracticesSQF CodeElectrical ConceptsMechanical Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in both the packaging and refinery departments.
Utilizing skill set, maintain optimal operating condition of equipment using company approved food safety practices and policies.
Train the Maintenance Mechanic Tech I (Production) to increase skill level in the department.
Decrease equipment downtime utilizing training and skills.
Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
Calls for back up and coordinates repairs with other mechanics.
Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery.
Performs required routine preventative maintenance and repair activities when not working on breakdowns.
Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the facility.
Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
5-10 years of experience working with and troubleshooting PLCs, AC/DC electrical troubleshooting on food packaging/processing equipment and production/processing machine repair
Trained on safety related programs necessary to perform the position, including LOTO and confined space entry
Advanced understanding of mechanical applications and principles including part identification
Strong work ethic related to attendance and performance of duties with minimal supervision
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists
Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form, including technical instructions in mathematical form and blueprints
Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety including demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs