Maintenance Technician

Universal Machine & Engineering Corp

Pottstown, PA

Pay: $36-$46/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Title:** Mechanical Technician / Machine Assembler

**Location:** Pottstown / Stowe, PA

**Job Type:** Full-Time / 1st Shift

**Company Overview**

Universal Machine Company in Pottstown, PA, is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom equipment and turnkey integrated systems for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. We specialize in high-precision, highly engineered automation and packaging equipment.

We are seeking a skilled **Mechanical Technician / Machine Assembler** to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in assembling, testing, and preparing custom-engineered machinery for client sites, working alongside a talented team of engineers, fabricators, and control programmers.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Mechanical Assembly & Integration**

• Assemble, fit, and modify custom machined and off-the-shelf commercial components directly from engineered 2D blueprints, assembly drawings, and schematics.
• Verify part conformance to precise specifications using micrometers, calipers, height gages, and other precision measuring tools.
• Perform manual deburring, fitting, and adjustment of components during assembly.

**Material Handling, Rigging & Shop Support**

• Safely operate forklifts and rigging equipment to set up, level, dismantle, skid, and load machinery for transport and shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company safety standards.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and daily upkeep on shop equipment and machinery.

**Field Service & Installation (As Needed)**

• Travel to customer manufacturing facilities (locally and nationwide) to assist with machine installation, line integration, leveling, and teardown.

**Qualifications & Requirements:**

• **Experience:** Minimum of 3 years of experience in custom machine assembly, mechanical maintenance, or a closely related industrial field.
• **Blueprint Reading:** Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly prints, engineering drawings, and schematics.
• **Precision Measurement & Math:** Proficient in using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, gages) with solid practical shop math skills.
• **Tools & Safety:** Proficiency with standard hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment, alongside a strong commitment to shop safety rules and procedures.
• **Material Handling:** Experience operating forklifts and overhead material handling equipment.
• **Travel:** Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites locally and across the U.S. for field equipment setups/installations.
• **Education:** High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• **Screening:** Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

**Preferred but not required:**

• Basic welding or fabrication experience.
• Prior experience working on packaging or automation machinery for regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device).
• Electrical experience.

**What We Offer**

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, with a higher pay differential when working at customer sites.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A dynamic, team-oriented shop environment with exposure to complex, custom automation technology.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $45.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person