Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: New Berlin, WI

Duration: Full-Time

Weekend Shift: Fri – Sun, 6AM – 6PM

Job Description:

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge

• Respond quickly to production line calls and resolve issues to minimize downtime

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facility systems

• Support product setups, changeovers, and general production operations

• Monitor equipment for unusual sounds, movements, or performance issues

• Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate with vendors as needed

• Disassemble and repair equipment, replacing defective parts as required

• Perform minor facility repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.)

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, EPA, etc.)

• Provide support and guidance to production teams when needed

• Follow all safety and quality procedures at all times

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing on high-speed equipment (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar preferred)

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

• Must be reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and be on-call as needed.

• Must operate with a high sense of urgency at all times. This role requires immediate response to equipment issues and constant monitoring to keep production running. Individuals who are not attentive, proactive, responsive and engaged on the floor, or are not fast-moving in addressing issues, will be successful in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field

• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment and PLC systems

• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety & quality standards

• Experience in food, beverage, bottling, canning, high-speed packaging, or other regulated manufacturing environments