Job Description

Overview

At Universal Pure, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services (VAS) and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing maintenance on various equipment to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

  • Repair and maintain high pressure processing equipment and VAS equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance checks and testing of sensors and electric components.
  • Conduct major PMs requiring machine downtime and rebuilds.
  • Troubleshoot and replace AC and DC electrical equipment.
  • Inspect and repair mechanical components such as motors and conveyor belts.
  • Inspect and repair pneumatic equipment including air compressors and pumps.
  • Perform preventative maintenance inspections of plant equipment.
  • Maintain maintenance tools and stock of commonly needed spare parts.
  • Test equipment before returning it to operators and ensure sanitary conditions.
  • Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards.

Requirements

  • Competency in site-specific OEM (Avure or Hiperbaric) required.
  • Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and repair manuals.
  • Completion of OSHA 10 hour or 30 training course and Vector Solutions Electrical Technician training.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Manufacturing or 2 years in maintenance.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • 1st shift: 6 am to 2:30 pm and 3rd shift: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am M-F.
  • On call ability as needed to support the business.
  • Rotating weekend work required for major preventative maintenance tasks.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Malvern, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$35/hr across 97 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Malvern, PA

Malvern, PA currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 254 other active welding openings from 158 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Malvern, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), Hanwha Philly Shipyard (6), and TradeWorx (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $30/hr and York at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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