2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Maintenance Technician I–IV to keep our production lines running safely and efficiently. The role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and rapid response to line issues to minimize downtime.

Candidates should have an Associate’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years of maintenance experience, and strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, plus PLCs and welding skills. OSHA familiarity and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 3 years of maintenance experience and/or training or more.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• Advanced electrical knowledge/training.
• Advanced knowledge of PLCs and ability to troubleshoot these systems.
• Ability to weld. (TIG, MIG and Stick).
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to line issues.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of parts and supplies.
• Advance knowledge to maintain electrical/electronic systems.
• Identify problem areas and address with permanent solutions.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures per Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Welding

Reading schematics

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

3+ years maintenance experience

Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes

OSHA familiarity

Ability to read schematics/electrical/hydraulic drawings

Tools

PLC control systems

Job description

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The Maintenance Technician I, II, III, or IV will ensure maximum operating efficiency through the repair of machines and equipment in production and facility. The assigned level will depend on experience, qualifications, and work history.

Job 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.
• Advance knowledge to maintain electrical/electronic systems and general production line 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.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or commensurate experience.
• 3 years of maintenance experience and/or training or more.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Advanced electrical knowledge/training.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to weld. (TIG, MIG and Stick).
• Advanced knowledge of PLCs and ability to troubleshoot these systems.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 5 years of maintenance experience and/or training or more.
• Extensive understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Extensive electrical knowledge/training.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Nearest Major Market: La Crosse
Nearest Secondary Market: Winona