Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This role involves performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance on ovens, conveyors, and processing production equipment within a food manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Technician diagnoses and repairs equipment breakdowns, performs ongoing maintenance, and helps ensure reliable and safe operation of all machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on ovens, conveyors, and processing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment breakdowns in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on machinery, including inspection, adjustment, and replacement of parts as needed.
• Work with pneumatic systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair of pneumatic components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform maintenance and repairs in alignment with good manufacturing practices (GMP) when working in food production environments.
• Support industrial and electrical maintenance activities, including basic electrical troubleshooting and component replacement.
• Document maintenance work performed and communicate equipment issues and repair status to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for weekend coverage and respond to maintenance needs during assigned on-call periods.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working around electrical systems, gas combustion equipment, and production machinery.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of machine maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience with pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge and comfort working around electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with machine maintenance and machine repair in an industrial setting.
• Comfort working in or around a GMP or food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, maintenance repairs, and industrial maintenance tasks safely and accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a GMP or food manufacturing maintenance role is strongly preferred.
• Experience with gas combustion systems is a plus.
• Experience in electrical maintenance beyond basic knowledge is an advantage.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to urgent maintenance needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following safety and cleanliness standards common in food manufacturing environments.

This is a direct placement opportunity with a company experiencing growth and increased business, offering stable, ongoing work. You will join a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement in a production environment. The organization provides a consistent schedule, opportunities to work with diverse industrial equipment, and the chance to build long-term maintenance expertise in a food manufacturing setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Mount Pleasant, WI.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $70720.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits are provided in a package at orientation. -Match 401k up to 6% -2 weeks PTo start accruing when start -In & Outside network health plans -Dental and Vision

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,WI.