Electro-Mechanical Technician Jobs

Berks Packing is a 3rd generation family-owned and operated meat processor facility located in Reading, Pennsylvania. We have a long-standing tradition of providing excellent product quality and customer service. Berks has been a family favorite for over 88 years!
Berks Packing has an immediate need for experienced Maintenance Mechanics. Duties include troubleshooting & problem solving; data analysis, accurate record-keeping; work order preparation; plan, installation, and startup of internal projects; maintenance, repair, and upgrade of equipment. A qualified candidate has 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food industry preferred); must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Industrial Electrical Components (120V to 480V motors); Electronics; PLC programming; variable frequency drives; hydraulics; pneumatics; mechanical maintenance; blueprint reading and industrial test equipment.
We offer competitive benefits including uniforms, training, boot and tool allowance, healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; Short-term and long-term disability; Life Insurance; 401K; Vacation and Employee Assistance Program. This is a salaried position that pays overtime and double time.

• This is a safety sensitive position in which the employee is directly responsible for their own safety, as well as the safety of others*

We look forward to hearing from you if you have:

• Demonstrated skills in teamwork and worker safety
• Manufacturing experience
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as needed
• GED or HS diploma
• Satisfactory references
• Food industry experience preferred
• Solid work history

A pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen is required. We conduct background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process and follow all regulations regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process.