Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianABR Employment Services is partnering with a USDA-inspected food manufacturing facility in Sheboygan to hire a hands-on Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician. This is a working leadership role focused on equipment reliability, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.Compensation & SchedulePay range: $30–$45/hour (based on experience)Full-time: 40 hours/weekTypical hours: 7:00am–4:00pm (flexible)What You'll DoLead the Maintenance team while staying hands-on with troubleshooting and repairsDiagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum-related issuesSupport and improve industrial equipment including grinders, mixers, slicers, stuffers, packaging equipment, conveyors, smokehouses/ovens, and related systemsTroubleshoot motors, sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, and basic PLC/control issues as neededBuild and manage a strong preventive maintenance program (CMMS: Limble)Track work orders, maintenance history, PM completion, and reliability trendsMaintain critical spare parts and manage maintenance suppliesCoordinate vendors/contractors for specialized service and projectsPartner closely with Production, Quality, Food Safety, Sanitation, and Plant Leadership to reduce downtimeEnsure maintenance work supports SQF/GMP/SSOP/HACCP expectations and USDA/FSIS compliancePromote and enforce safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)What We're Looking For5+ years of industrial maintenance/electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience (food manufacturing/meat processing strongly preferred)Strong, systematic troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systemsComfort with industrial motor controls, sensors, VFDs, and reading schematics/manualsExperience with PM programs and CMMS usage (Limble or similar)Ability to identify root cause and implement long-term fixes (not just "swap parts")Leadership skills: training, prioritizing, communicating clearly with cross-functional teamsWelding/fabrication and mechanical repair experience preferredTechnical degree (Associate/Bachelor) preferred, or equivalent hands-on experienceWhy This RoleVisible impact on uptime, safety, and reliabilityHands-on leadership (not a desk-only management job)Strong collaboration with plant leadership and food safety/quality teamsABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.