Maintenance Mechanic- Cambria West

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Cambria, WI | Full-Time | Direct Hire

$28.00 – $34.00/hr + Overtime + Full Benefits

This Maintenance Mechanic role supports a highly automated food manufacturing facility producing canned vegetable products at scale. The plant runs a mix of steady off-season maintenance and high-intensity production during peak harvest months.

You will be part of a hands-on maintenance team responsible for keeping production running, troubleshooting issues in real time, and supporting equipment reliability across the plant.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment on production lines
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on processing and packaging systems
• Diagnose issues quickly to minimize downtime during active production
• Support equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and installations
• Work closely with operations to keep lines running efficiently
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting when needed
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
• Communicate issues, repairs, and priorities clearly with the team

What You Need

• 3+ years of Industrial maintenance, mechanical, or technical experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Good attendance, reliability, and sense of urgency
• Comfortable working on your feet and around production equipment
• Team-oriented with solid communication skills

Open To Backgrounds Like

• Food or beverage manufacturing
• Packaging or production facilities
• Automotive or diesel mechanics
• Machine shops or fabrication
• Military mechanical roles
• Construction or equipment maintenance

Schedule

Off-Season (Approx. October – June):

• Monday – Friday
• 40-hour weeks

Pack Season (Mid-June – Early October):

• 12-hour shifts
• 6 days on, 1 day off
• Day and night shift rotation

Overtime is significant during peak season.

What Makes This Role Different

• Highly automated facility with diverse equipment
• Strong team culture with a “figure it out together” mindset
• Long-tenured workforce with real career growth paths
• Training and development in:
• Welding
• Industrial Maintenance
• Machine Shop and Fabrication
• Opportunity to move into leadership or specialized roles over time. Great opportunity for career advancement.

Compensation & Benefits

• $28.00 – $34.00/hr (based on experience)
• Overtime available (strong earnings potential during peak season)
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO

Why This Role

• Stable, essential industry
• Strong earning potential with OT
• Long-term growth and skill development
• Clear path to advance within maintenance or leadership