Do you feel like it’s time to leave your handprint on something meaningful?

JR PETERS, INC is a family-owned and operated company in the Allentown area.  We have been a leader in the horticulture industry for over 75 years manufacturing high quality fertilizers and now we’re looking for dedicated team members that not only want to help us to continue that legacy, but also build one for themselves.  

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a crucial role in keeping our busy plant running smoothly. If you're eager to contribute to our legacy and build a fulfilling career, we invite you to apply.

Our successful candidate will support our production team by:

• Installation and & repair of equipment.
• Being onsite to maintain production lines.  Be a problem solver, a quick thinker, and be willing to step in to help.  At JR Peters we all support one another and work together to be successful.
• Performing equipment preventative maintenance.  Be proactive and reactive - think how can we stop prevent this problem from happening.
• Be able to communicate with production personnel to assist in issues that could slow or stop our ability to make product.

To begin, you will train alongside our Maintenance and Production teams.  The goal of this position is to be a team member that can be counted on and relied upon to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues.  Also, work with our leadership team to run an efficient manufacturing operation.

Skills required:

• Strong mechanical background and experience
• Experienced in troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding mechanical systems (gearboxes, bearing, conveyors, and drive systems)
• Experienced in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and rebuilding (cylinders, valves, manifolds, and pumps)
• Welding: MIG and ARC 
• Metal fabrication
• HVAC experience a plus but not mandatory
• Troubleshooting and repairing
• Strong electrical background and experience
• Able to troubleshoot and repair:
• 480v and 240v for single phase and 3 phase
• 24v and 110v control voltage systems
• Starters/contactors, power supplies, relays, and control cabinet components
• Limit switches, proximity sensors, and photo eyes
• PLC (Basic troubleshooting preferred, but programming experience would be a plus)
• General facility electrical (lights, receptacles, exhaust fans, etc.)
• Read and understand electrical schematics
• Programing and troubleshooting VFDs
• Run conduit and wire (EMT, PVC, Rigid)
• Plan, build BOM, and install
• Experience with automation
• Ability to work on facility projects:
• General roof repair
• Drywall install/repair
• Painting
• Installing/repairing lighting
• Repairing/installing doors and frames
• Masonry repair
• Basic carpentry
• Plumbing- installs and repairs (PVC and Copper piping)
• Replace air filters for HVAC

Other skills and abilities:

• Ability to work without supervision
• Self-starter
• Reliable and dependable
• Able to work OT as needed (weekends when needed for projects)
• Strong work ethic
• Work well with a team and by themselves
• 5S knowledge and experience
• World Class Maintenance standards experience
• Root cause analysis experience
• Experience using CMMS software
• Fluent with using computers for communication and data entry (Office, Teams, Excel, etc.)
• Good communication skills
• Calm demeanor- handle pressure during breakdowns
• Great attitude among co-workers
• Problem solving skills
• Physically able to perform duties required:
• Be on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to climb ladders
• Crawl under equipment to perform work
• Walk up several flights of stairs several times throughout shift

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits package, including health insurance. Some overtime will be required. Candidates must be willing to take and pass drug screening and background check.

Required experience:

- 10+ years’ experience in industrial manufacturing (multi-industry experience is a plus)

Required education:

- High school or equivalent

Related keywords: maintenance, maintenance technician, mechanic, maintenance mechanic

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35/hr+ based on knowledge and experience.