Industrial Maintenance Mechanic I – Rendering

Clemens Food Group

Hatfield, PA

Estimated pay: Est. $29–$38/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic I – Rendering Location: Hatfield, PA On-Site | Industrial Manufacturing Environment Clemens Food Group is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic I to support our Rendering operation in Hatfield, PA. This is an early-career opportunity for someone with hands-on experience working with industrial machinery who wants to continue developing their maintenance skills. As a Mechanic I, you will support preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs while learning from experienced members of our maintenance team. What You'll Do Assist with the maintenance, installation, and repair of industrial mechanical equipment Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, and equipment inspections Maintain conveyor components including belts, pulleys, rollers, chains, and tensioners Make minor mechanical adjustments and replace worn components Perform basic pneumatic system checks, including filters and hoses Assist with equipment troubleshooting and escalate more complex issues Use hand and power tools, equipment manuals, and diagrams to complete assigned work Follow established maintenance, safety, and Lockout/Tagout procedures What We're Looking For 1–3 years of industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, or equipment maintenance experience Hands-on experience working with industrial or manufacturing machinery Experience following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures Foundational mechanical troubleshooting skills Experience using hand and power tools Ability to safely follow technical instructions and maintenance procedures Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and stand for extended periods throughout the shift Willingness to learn new equipment and maintenance techniques Experience with conveyors, belts, chains, bearings, pneumatics, or hydraulics is a plus, but training can be provided Know the Environment Our Rendering operation is part of a large-scale pork manufacturing facility. Rendering is an industrial process that handles animal by-products and uses specialized equipment to recover usable materials. Candidates should be comfortable: Working around animal by-products, organic material, and strong odors Working in areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, or dirty Working around industrial processing equipment, conveyors, piping, and moving machinery Getting dirty while completing hands-on maintenance and repairs Working at heights or in elevated areas when required Wearing required PPE and following established safety procedures Why Clemens Food Group? Build your industrial maintenance career while gaining experience across a variety of mechanical equipment and systems. You will work alongside experienced maintenance professionals and continue developing skills in areas such as troubleshooting, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and fabrication. If you have a mechanical foundation and are ready to take the next step in your industrial maintenance career, we want to hear from you. Agency Statement Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim. Disclaimer & EEOC Statement: It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.