Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Company Description

At Link Snacks , we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s® , Lorissa’s Kitchen® , Golden Island® , BiFi® , and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining production equipment, packaging equipment, facility systems, and related support equipment in a safe, efficient, and reliable operating condition. This position performs troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment improvements, and production support activities to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency during second shift operations.

The successful candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, work independently with minimal supervision, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues on production and packaging equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production support requests to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on production equipment and facility systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and equipment to identify potential failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Install, modify, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems.
• Support production startup, changeovers, and operational adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals.
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, relays, contactors, photo-eyes, and other industrial control components.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventive maintenance documentation within the maintenance management system.
• Requisition tools, replacement parts, and maintenance supplies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, GMPs, HACCP requirements, OSHA regulations, and food safety standards.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance work areas and equipment.
• Assist with general facility maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education : High school diploma or GED

Minimum Qualifications :

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance testing equipment.

Preferred :

• Experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Experience troubleshooting form-fill-seal packaging equipment, conveyors, coding systems, metal detectors, case packers, and palletizing equipment.
• Technical degree, maintenance certification, apprenticeship, or related technical training.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems including motors, motor controls, sensors, relays, contactors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience using diagnostic and testing equipment including multimeters and electrical testing devices.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to effectively communicate maintenance needs and recommendations to production and leadership teams.
• Proactive work style with a demonstrated ability to complete assignments despite obstacles or changing priorities.
• Punctual, dependable, and able to maintain regular attendance.

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

The employee must be able to:

• Frequently stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb.
• Use hands and fingers to handle tools, equipment, and parts.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Lift greater than 50 pounds with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
• Work in cold, wet, and humid production environments.
• Work safely around moving mechanical equipment.
• Distinguish colors, read gauges and displays, and perform close-detail work.

Work Environment

Work is performed within a food manufacturing facility and may involve exposure to:

• Moving mechanical equipment and machinery.
• High noise levels.
• Wet, cold, or humid environments.
• Cleaning chemicals and sanitation processes.
• Elevated work platforms and confined spaces when necessary.
• Production schedules requiring occasional overtime and weekend work.

Personal protective equipment may include:

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Hair nets and beard nets
• Gloves
• Safety footwear
• Additional PPE as required

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.