2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

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Created/Revised Date:
July 1, 2026

Anticipated Closing Date:
August 31, 2026 (or until filled)

Job Title:
Senior Maintenance Technician

Location:
Fort Atkinson, WI

Shift:
Second Shift

Hourly Pay Range and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is expected to be between $38.00 and $42.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Additional Compensation:

• Weekly Pay

• Overtime paid after 8 hours worked per day

• Overtime on Saturdays

• Double-time pay on Sundays

• Shift premium included

Employment Type:
Full-Time | Direct Hire

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Schedule:

• Second Shift

• Typical start time approximately 2:00 PM

• Typical shifts range from 9-12 hours, depending on production requirements.

• Most shifts end between 11:00 PM and 12:00 AM, depending on production schedules.

• A consistent Monday-Saturday schedule is required.

• The maintenance team regularly works 6-7 days per week, depending on production demands, maintenance priorities, and plant needs.

• During major maintenance projects, shutdowns, or increased production demands, employees may be required to work Sundays.

• Employees are paid weekly.

• Overtime is paid after 8 hours worked in a day.

• Saturday work is paid at overtime rates.

• Sunday work is paid at double-time rates.

About the Role:

An established food manufacturing company in the Fort Atkinson area is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Technician to join its second-shift maintenance team.

This senior-level position is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance improvements, and technical leadership within the maintenance department. The successful candidate will help maximize equipment uptime while mentoring maintenance technicians and driving continuous improvement throughout the facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industrial maintenance professional seeking long-term career stability, premium overtime opportunities, weekly pay, and outstanding benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced troubleshooting of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.

• Serve as the primary technical resource for difficult or recurring equipment failures.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions that improve equipment reliability.

• Evaluate, optimize, and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work orders within the CMMS system.

• Mentor maintenance technicians by sharing troubleshooting techniques, technical knowledge, and best practices.

• Partner with maintenance leadership, planners, supervisors, and production personnel to prioritize maintenance activities and planned shutdowns.

• Maintain safe work practices while supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

• Assist with additional maintenance projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience

• Demonstrated success troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment

• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, electrical systems, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, plumbing, machine tools, and reading electrical/mechanical schematics

• Experience developing and improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Strong root cause analysis and equipment reliability experience

• Excellent communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while providing technical leadership

Preferred:

• Food manufacturing experience

• Experience utilizing CMMS software

• Previous maintenance leadership or mentoring experience

• Experience supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability

• Optional Long-Term Disability

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with generous employer match

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Wellness Incentives

Disclaimer:

The compensation and benefits information in this posting represent a good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. This information may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.

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