2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Food Processing & Hydraulics

Ashton North LLC; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Overtime premium

Career stability

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking a 2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for its food processing and hydraulics operations in Wisconsin. The role offers $31.00/hour starting base with overtime premiums, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dedicated 2nd shift schedule within a modern, GMP-focused facility.

You will troubleshoot high-speed packaging lines, service conveyors and drive assemblies, diagnose fluid power systems, and perform welding/fabrication for machine modifications.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of dedicated industrial mechanical maintenance experience, with hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills for repair tasks in a food processing environment.
• Comfort working in a regulated, safety-conscious facility with GMP compliance.
• Stable work history and reliable daily attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-speed processing lines with mechanical troubleshooting and rapid fault-finding.
• Service conveyors, drive assemblies, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and service high-pressure hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Perform structural modifications using MIG/TIG welding to repair guards and frames.
• Ensure equipment and work areas comply with sanitation and GMP guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Troubleshooting

Welding basics

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Job description

2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Food Processing & Hydraulics

$31.00/hr + Premium Overtime Greater Madison Area, WI 2nd Shift Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: $31.00/hour starting base rate + premium overtime structure (time-and-a-half after 8 daily hours + guaranteed double-time on Sundays) + full corporate benefits package.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Dedicated 2nd Shift schedule (Monday – Friday afternoon/evening shift) with consistent hours and high-earning overtime availability.
• Environment & Culture: Century-old, pristine food processing facility in Greater Madison; non-political, highly collaborative team culture backed by high-end tooling, top-tier safety standards, and strict GMP protocols.
• Core Functional Scope: High-speed conveyor networks, fluid power loops (high-pressure hydraulics & pneumatics), mechanical drive assemblies, packaging machinery overhauls, and basic structural welding/fabrication.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 1+ year of dedicated industrial mechanical maintenance, US work authorization (U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder), and a commute within 45 minutes of Greater Madison, WI.

If you are an industrial maintenance professional looking to trade corporate volatility and cutting-corner safety cultures for genuine stability, high-caliber training, and professional respect, this role offers an ideal long-term home. Operating as a legendary, century-old food manufacturing leader in the Greater Madison area, this organization has spent the last 100 years building a reputation centered on employee well-being, craftsmanship, and workplace safety.

Leadership invests heavily in setting the maintenance team up to succeed from day one, providing world-class training, high-end tools, and a facility where safety is non-negotiable. You will join a positive, non-political 2nd shift where team members look out for one another and take pride in keeping high-speed processing machinery running smoothly. Backed by an industry-leading overtime model—including time-and-a-half after 8 daily hours and guaranteed double-time on Sundays—this environment rewards your dedication while offering unmatched career stability.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Maintain High-Speed Processing Lines: Execute comprehensive mechanical troubleshooting, rapid fault-tracing, and emergency breakdown repairs across high-speed packaging equipment and processing cells.
• Service Conveyors & Drive Assemblies: Troubleshoot, rebuild, and optimize complex conveyor networks, high-speed belts, sortation lines, gearboxes, and mechanical drive assemblies.
• Diagnose Fluid Power Systems: Inspect, overhaul, and service high-pressure pneumatic systems, pneumatic valves, hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and fluid distribution loops safely.
• Execute Structural Modifications: Utilize MIG/TIG welding equipment to modify machinery frameworks, fabricate brackets, repair machine guards, and reinforce production components.
• Maintain Regulatory Compliance: Partner closely with floor leadership to ensure all equipment and work areas adhere to strict sanitation guidelines, safety protocols, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 1+ Year Mechanical Maintenance Depth: Verifiable experience maintaining and repairing machinery in a fast-paced production setting, with core strength in hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors.
• Fabrication & Welding Fundamentals: Demonstrated ability to perform basic structural welding, torch cutting, and metal fitting for machinery repair applications.
• Regulated Facility Readiness: Full comfort working in a food-safe processing environment with a strict personal commitment to workplace cleanliness, safety standards, and GMP compliance.
• Proven Tenure & Reliability: Stable employment background showing strong daily attendance, safety dedication, and solid teamwork with past employers.
• Local Commute: Residence established within a comfortable, daily 45-minute driving radius of the Greater Madison, WI area.
• Compliance & Legal Authorization: Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Food / Beverage Industry Experience: Prior background working inside a USDA, FDA, or SQF-regulated food processing or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
• High-Speed Packaging Machinery: Exposure to automated pouchers, shrink wrappers, cartoners, or rotary labeling equipment.
• Basic Electrical / Motor Controls: Hands-on ability to wire AC motors, check fuses, and safely troubleshoot basic 24V/120V sensor circuits.