Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

About the Organization Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of butter and dairy ingredients since 1904 and is expanding its team across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Utah. Job Description The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment in a food manufacturing environment. This role performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while minimizing downtime. Schedule 3 p – 11:30 p; Monday‑Friday with one day off per week and every other weekend. Pay $22.00 – $27.00 DOE; $12 nd shift differential. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production and facility equipment according to manufacturer specifications, food safety requirements, and safety standards. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, mixers, fillers, packaging lines, and processing systems. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues using observation, testing equipment, and precision measuring instruments to minimize production downtime. Complete operational maintenance tasks such as lubrication, painting, minor piping repairs, and valve and pump repairs. Respond promptly to equipment alarms, breakdowns, and malfunctions to support continuous production and product quality. Support equipment changeovers, startups, shutdowns, installations, and commissioning of new or modified equipment. Perform facility and utility maintenance, including HVAC, boilers, compressed air systems, and other utility infrastructure. Accurately complete work orders and document inspections, maintenance, and repairs in the CMMS. Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in a clean, organized, and food‑safe condition to prevent foreign material risks. Follow all food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and quality requirements during maintenance activities to prevent product contamination. Immediately report any food safety, quality, or regulatory concerns to appropriate personnel. Safely operate powered industrial vehicles and equipment, such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers. Comply with safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, machine guarding, and PPE requirements. Communicate effectively and collaborate with production, sanitation, quality, and maintenance teams to support operational and food safety goals. Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing equipment, process, reliability, or energy‑efficiency improvements. Participate in utility upgrades, capital projects, and infrastructure improvements as assigned. Backfill other maintenance or operations roles as needed to support business continuity. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a fast‑paced, team environment. Basic computer skills for data entry and control system monitoring. Effective communication in English for safety, quality, and efficiency. Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures, written in English. Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals. Basic to intermediate electrical knowledge (motors, sensors, VFDs, PLC troubleshooting). Pneumatic and hydraulic system experience preferred. Ability to obtain licenses for and operate powered industrial equipment safely. Knowledge of HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems. Basic understanding of 120/240 VAC electrical systems and low‑voltage DC and control wiring. Must be able to climb ladders and work from heights. Education/Experience High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred. 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food or beverage preferred). Benefits Comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, and competitive wages. Location & Shift West Point Dairy Products (NE); Second Shift. Employment Status Full‑Time. Equal Opportunity We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application Status This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr