Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of our machinery and mechanical equipment. You will handle both planned and unplanned maintenance tasks on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems to guarantee a continuous supply of necessary utilities for operation.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems.
• Be readily available for emergency repairs and breakdown situations.
• Analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders.
• Complete work orders promptly while maintaining high quality standards.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees to inform them of any issues affecting production efficiency.
• Report unsafe conditions and food safety violations.
• Comply with HACCP and GMP protocols for production.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain safe work practices and ensure good housekeeping in the work area.
• Perform additional tasks as negotiated with the supervisor.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Pull wire, terminate circuits, troubleshoot PLCs (I/O, not programs), and limit switches.

Essential Skills

• Electrical and ammonia experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and preventive maintenance skills.
• Experience in troubleshooting PLCs, pneumatics, and schematics.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a GMP regulated environment.
• 3+ years of experience in troubleshooting mechanical issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Blueprint reading experience and electrical schematics are a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join our family-oriented team with a total of 50 employees. We invest in our employees and promote from within. Enjoy great benefits and yearly bonuses based on tenure. Embrace the opportunity for heavy overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Work Environment

Work in a GMP environment where candidates will wear hair nets or beard nets throughout the facility. Experience diverse temperature conditions with refrigerated packaging lines and shipping storage areas, while the blow mold area remains relatively hot. 3rd Shift hours are 8:00pm - 6:00am, with varying days from Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.