12-Hour Maintenance Tech – First Shift, Manufacturing

Great Lakes Cheese; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Maintenance Technician I–IV to keep equipment running smoothly on our production floor. This rotating 12-hour shift (6:00am–6:00pm) emphasizes timely repairs, preventive maintenance, and reliable problem solving to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include responding to line requests, maintaining machinery, creating parts requisitions, and documenting maintenance activities while adhering to safety, GMP, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of maintenance experience and/or training.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Entry level experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production line issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of parts and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Identify problem areas and address with permanent solutions.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Basic computer skills

OSHA familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Maintenance Technician I–IV to keep equipment running smoothly on our production floor. This rotating 12-hour shift (6:00am–6:00pm) emphasizes timely repairs, preventive maintenance, and reliable problem solving to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include responding to line requests, maintaining machinery, creating parts requisitions, and documenting maintenance activities while adhering to safety, GMP, and quality standards.