Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) – Direct HireLocation: Beloit, WI (Onsite) Schedule: Mon–Fri 2:00pm–10:00pm + occasional weekend call-in (as-needed) Pay: ~$35/hr (approx. $72,800/yr) + 4-hour minimum show-up pay if called in on weekends Environment: Food/SQF processing (regulated) Summary: Perform electro-mechanical maintenance in a batching and drying SQF Level 3 processing facility. Maintain production equipment and support systems through preventative maintenance and breakdown support (pumps, valves, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, sensors/instrumentation, PLCs/VFDs, utilities, and minor building/grounds work).ResponsibilitiesPerform preventative maintenance (PMs) and respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems using manuals, diagrams, schematics, and drawings.Maintain/repair equipment and plant systems including conveyors/material handling, pneumatic systems, motors/drives, sensors/instrumentation, and piping systems.Support plant utilities as needed (basic exposure helpful): boilers, refrigeration, air systems, wastewater.Document work completed and communicate day-to-day maintenance issues to leadership.Follow all safety practices including LOTO and OSHA requirements; maintain a safe, clean work area.Must-Haves3+ years industrial electro-mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing/processing environmentStrong troubleshooting skills across motors, sensors, conveyors, pneumatics, pumps/valvesComfortable with PLC/VFD troubleshooting (fault-finding / IO checks / diagnostics)PMs + breakdown response experienceLOTO / safety mindsetNice-to-Haves (not required)Food/SQF/HACCP/GMP exposureCMMS experienceBoilers / refrigeration / plant utilities exposurePLC / VFD NotePLC/VFD troubleshooting is primarily fault-finding/diagnostics. Programming not required.Target Background: Great fit for maintenance techs coming from food/beverage plants - pharmaceutical companies, or contract manufacturers. Key Skills: industrial maintenance, maintenance mechanic, electro-mechanical technician, multi-craft, PLC troubleshooting, VFDs, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, sensors, CMMS, PM, LOTO, food manufacturing, packaging