Maintenance Mechanic- Oakfield

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Oakfield, WI | Full-Time | Direct Hire

$20-$35/hr + Overtime + Full Benefits

This Maintenance Mechanic role supports a large-scale food processing facility that operates a highly seasonal production schedule. During peak production months, mechanics play a critical role in keeping equipment running to meet aggressive production goals. During the off-season, the focus shifts to preventive maintenance, equipment overhauls, upgrades, and preparing the plant for the next production run.

You will be part of a hands-on maintenance team responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating, installing, and maintaining equipment throughout the facility.

What You Will Do

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment throughout the facility

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on processing and packaging equipment

• Diagnose equipment failures and quickly resolve issues to minimize downtime

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and technical manuals

• Design, fabricate, weld, modify, and install equipment as needed

• Monitor equipment performance and make operational adjustments

• Complete equipment rebuilds and overhauls during non-production periods

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and PM documentation

• Complete purchase requests for maintenance parts and supplies

• Assist in training and mentoring new and junior mechanics

• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to support production goals

• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety requirements, and all safety policies

What You Need

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

• Experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment preferred

• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance best practices

• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus

• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and technical drawings

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Technical training, trade school, or prior industrial maintenance experience preferred

Open To Backgrounds Like

• Food & beverage manufacturing

• Agricultural processing

• Packaging and production facilities

• Industrial maintenance

• Automotive or diesel mechanics

• Machine shops and fabrication

• Military mechanical maintenance

• Heavy equipment or construction equipment maintenance

Schedule

Off-Season (Approx. October – July)

• Four 10-hour shifts, Monday – Thursday

• Focus on preventive maintenance, equipment rebuilds, installations, and plant improvement projects

Pack Season (Approx. Mid-July – Early October)

• 12-hour shifts during harvest operations

• Facility runs continuously throughout production season

• Mechanics typically work up to 84 hours per week for approximately 70 days

• Days off can be accommodated when needed

• Significant overtime opportunities available

What Makes This Role Different

• Strong earning potential through seasonal overtime

• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of processing and packaging equipment

• Hands-on fabrication, welding, and equipment installation work

• Exposure to both production support and major equipment overhauls

• Stable operation with long-tenured employees

• Opportunity to develop maintenance, fabrication, and leadership skills over time

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• Significant overtime opportunities during pack season

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off and holidays

Why This Role

• Stable, essential food manufacturing industry

• Strong overtime earning potential

• Diverse equipment and hands-on technical work

• Four-day workweek during the off-season

• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance and production success