Golden Barrel Products - Maintenance Technician

M. Simon Zook Co.
Leola, PA

Essential Job Functions:

  • Inspects operations/facilities to establish preventative maintenance schedules and other routine maintenance needs for all company equipment
  • Handles repairs to equipment, building and related areas on timely basis following safety standards and procedures
  • Establishes emergency repair procedures to maintain operations
  • Requests and maintains supplies, parts, etc. need for jobs in progress
  • Prepares reports/checklists relating to jobs to be done and completed
  • Works in all areas of the building trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and others)
  •  Assists in planning of work to be done
  • Works with and communicates to plant management on status of projects (to manager/supervisor/engineer)
  • Operates and maintains company vehicles
  • Any other duties as requested directed or assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:

  • Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
  • An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus.
  • 2 + years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance.

Licenses / Certifications:

  • Valid PA. Driver’s license and willingness to operate motor vehicles in the course of employment
  • Forklift Certification

 Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices used in manufacturing and maintenance.
  • Ability to operate power and manual tools
  • Must be familiar with steam equipment, pumps, augers, and boilers. (power transmission, belts and conveyors, process piping and valves)
  • Basic Knowledge of power distribution, controls and sensors, and basic PLC awareness.
  • Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
  • Functional ability to work with the plant’s CMMS.
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.


Equipment to Be Used:

  • Maintenance employees will become familiar with all company machinery and equipment

Training Required:

  Any specialized safety or other training required

  • Confined Space (?)

 Typical Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 55 pounds and heavier weights with the proper equipment.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb .

Typical Mental Demands:

  • Ability to work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
  • Ability to master basic math skills
  • Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions

Operating Principles:

Employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with Zook Molasses, Good Food Inc. and L & S Sweeteners’ Operating Principles: specifically work and act as a team player in all interactions with other company employee’s; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with co-workers and others; consistently provide quality service.

Working Environment:

  •  Standard workdays for 2nd shift (3pm – 12am); Monday through Friday and as necessary to complete the requirements of the position.
Posted 2025-09-11

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