Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Technician (Hybrid – Hands-On)

Location

• Falsington, PA / Bristol, PA
• Candidate will float between two facilities
• Day starts at raw/meat processing plant

Pay Rate

Starting pay rate: $30 per hour

• Higher rate possible for fully qualified or bilingual candidates
• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Open to relocation candidates

Summary

Supervisor-level role that is 100% hands-on. The Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production, packaging, refrigeration, and facility equipment in a USDA/FSIS-inspected meat processing environment. This role supports plant uptime, food safety, and compliance while working directly on machinery and leading maintenance priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on corrective and preventive maintenance on production, packaging, refrigeration, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electronic systems.
• Read electrical drawings, trace circuits, and diagnose equipment failures independently.
• Act as first responder for unplanned downtime and equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems; coordinate with licensed contractors when required.
• Support equipment changeovers, setups, and minor modifications.
• Supervise and prioritize maintenance activities based on production needs.
• Execute and improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Complete maintenance logs, work orders, and documentation.
• Enforce safety procedures including lockout/tagout and electrical safety.
• Ensure compliance with USDA/FSIS, GMP, SSOP, and HACCP requirements.

Must-Have (Non-Negotiables)

• Strong hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to:
  • Read and understand electrical drawings
  • Trace circuits
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment independently
• Willingness to:
  • Work directly on machines (mechanical + electrical)
  • Perform physical, dirty work (“grease under fingernails” mindset)

Language Requirement

• English required
• Bilingual candidates are highly valued

Work Environment & Safety

• Meat processing plant environment
• Wet floors and cold/freezer conditions
• PPE required
• Must provide own tools
• Company provides general PPE and insulated freezer coats

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Refrigeration experience required (license or certification preferred)
• Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment manuals
• Basic computer and maintenance documentation skills

Start Date & Growth Opportunity

• ASAP start preferred (Monday or early week)
• Strong growth potential
• Opportunity for employer-paid technical or skills training