2nd-Shift Maintenance Tech (Food Manufacturing)

Link Snacks; Town of Weston (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Snacks, a Wisconsin-based meat snack company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician on the second shift to keep production and packaging equipment running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires independence, strong tool use, and the ability to read manuals and schematics, with a focus on safety, GMPs, and food safety standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues on production and packaging equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production support requests to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on production equipment and facility systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and equipment to identify potential failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Install, modify, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems.
• Support production startup, changeovers, and operational adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals.
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, relays, contactors, photo-eyes, and other industrial control components.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventive maintenance documentation within the maintenance management system.
• Requisition tools, replacement parts, and maintenance supplies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, GMPs, HACCP requirements, OSHA regulations, and food safety standards.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance work areas and equipment.
• Assist with general facility maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Troubleshooting PLCs

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical testing equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Link Snacks, a Wisconsin-based meat snack company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician on the second shift to keep production and packaging equipment running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires independence, strong tool use, and the ability to read manuals and schematics, with a focus on safety, GMPs, and food safety standards in a fast-paced