12-Hour Maintenance Technician

Johnsonville, LLC.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading manufacturer seeks a Maintenance Technician in Wisconsin to perform mechanical and basic electrical maintenance on production and facility equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure equipment compliance with safety, food safety, and quality standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Skills in mechanical and electrical repair, along with computer proficiency, are required. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in USDA-regulated environment preferred.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with PLC, boiler, ammonia refrigeration, and HVAC preferred.
• Exposure to power systems, AC drives, gearboxes, and pumps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machines and components.
• Provide emergency repairs of production equipment.
• Perform regular scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Read equipment manuals and work requests to perform required maintenance.
• Perform basic machinist and welding duties as needed.
• Monitor boiler and ammonia systems; service pumps and HVAC systems; adjust as needed.
• Use hand and power tools, meters, and material handling equipment safely.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge and repair abilities

Electrical knowledge and repair abilities

Communication skills

Forklift certification

Basic computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook

Forklift certified

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology or related

Craft apprenticeship

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Electrical meters

Job description

We are a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat link sausages and hot dogs. The company was founded in 2004 by four brothers, Chris, Joe, Mark, and Pete Salm. They partnered their individual talents together to create our organization, using the “partnership” concept as the cornerstone for our success. Since then, we have expanded and have two production plants with over 1,000 partners in Denmark, WI. In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage business, but the ready-to-eat sausage category as a whole. The combination of the country’s most trusted retail sausage brand (Johnsonville) with the industry leading manufacturer (Salm Partners) has created a world class organization. We are committed to growth as a company and to our partners! Apply today and discover your opportunity to grow with us.

Position Overview

Performs diverse mechanical maintenance activities and basic electrical activities to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive maintenance systems and processes to support the company operations, maintaining compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production machines and components and the facility's equipment, performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic trouble shooting and maintenance repairs as needed.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production to minimize down time, diagnosing problems, replacing or repairing parts, testing and making adjustments.
• Perform regular scheduled Preventive Maintenance on machines, equipment, components, and plant facilities.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work requests to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform basic machinist and welding duties as needs dictate.
• Complete periodic checks and make adjustments to the boiler and ammonia systems.
• Monitor the pump systems; adjust pH, check drives and switches.
• Check forklift and lift batteries; check water levels in batteries and adjust as needed.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Monitor the HVAC system; complete preventive maintenance, change filters, clean coils as needed.
• Check air compressors and vacuum compressors.
• Maintain facility plumbing for restrooms and kitchen/lunch room areas.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required without fail.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

This position typically requires a high school diploma/GED. An Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology, Electro‑mechanical Technology or related field is preferred, or completion of a craft apprenticeship.

Experience

If non-degreed, an equivalent number of years of training and production maintenance experience are required. A minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required, preferably in a USDA‑regulated environment, and with broad hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical and industrial skills application. PLC, boiler, ammonia refrigeration system, and HVAC experience is preferred. Previous exposure to power systems, AC frequency drives, gearboxes, chain and belt drives, and pumps is also preferred.

Skills

Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and with changing environmental conditions. Must be highly motivated and able to work independently. Must have demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities, and be able to effectively manage multiple priorities. Must be forklift certified, or have the ability to achieve certification upon placement in the position.

Other Requirements

Communication Skills
Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to read and interpret schematics.

Computer Skills
Must have basic computer proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook. Previous experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks for generating and/or editing schematics and mechanical drawings is preferred.

Mathematical Skills
Must have basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Must possess strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

Physical Demands
Must regularly lift up to 50# and periodically lift and/or move up to 75 #. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment
Wide variation of temperatures ranging from 35°F to 100°F in the various work areas, a wet and slippery environment, and high noise levels. Protective equipment such as frocks, hairnets, hearing protection, and EH‑rated composite toed slip‑resistant footwear, gloves, goggles, and face shield may be required.

Benefits and Compensation

Full‑time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well‑being and future. This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA). Salm also provides company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance policies. Full‑time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the opportunity to grow within a values‑driven and team‑focused environment. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Salm Partners is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

At Salm, we're committed to being a good partner in our co‑manufacturer relationships and in our community. That's why we call our employees "Partners."

When you work for Salm Partners, we work with you to create an avenue of growth for your career.