Maintenance Technician - PM Shift

Maintenance TechnicianWe are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our cheese and whey production operations. You will manage projects and work orders while performing a wide range of maintenance tasks, including installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, facility systems, and building infrastructure. Preventative maintenance such as welding, fabrication, lubrication, and filter changes will be key to minimizing downtime and extending equipment life. Accurate recordkeeping using our CMMS system is essential for tracking work orders, repairs, and parts inventory.In this role, you'll diagnose equipment issues, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with management and plant teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. Compliance with food safety and regulatory standards (USDA, FDA, SQF, OSHA) is critical, along with maintaining a clean, organized work environment. You may coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs and assist in training new team members. If you're a proactive problem-solver with strong technical skills and a commitment to food safety and continuous improvement, we invite you to join our team!With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy", Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work.There is so much to see and do in this scenic part of our state. Take a journey through our extensive multi-use trail system or tour the oldest continuously working brewery in the midwest (we are home to the second oldest brewery in the nation). Immerse yourself in local and regional art and then sample some of the best cheese this country has to offer, as we have many Master Cheesemakers that call Monroe and Green County home. Whether you are an avid biker, ATV or Snowmobile enthusiast, or just like that pleasant scenic drive, you will enjoy the outdoor activities, trails and parks that are offered here in Monroe and Green County. Monroe boasts 175 acres of parks for you and your family's leisure, and we are home to two State Parks in Green County encompassing over 415 acres of land. Additionally, both the Badger State Trail and the Cheese County Trail run through Monroe, together these trails have 87 miles of pure enjoyment. Feel like hitting the greens? Green County is home to 4 public and private golf courses, a driving range, two miniature golf courses and 5 campgrounds. There is literally something for everyone in Monroe and Green County when it comes to recreation.This role requires the ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing between 20–50 lbs, as well as frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration. The work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or better in General Education.RequiredHigh School Diploma or better in General Education.PreferredAssociates Degree or better in Industrial Maintenance.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.