2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Great Lakes Cheese; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to ensure maximum operating efficiency by maintaining and repairing production equipment in our Wisconsin facility.

You will respond to production requests, maintain preventative maintenance records, and assist other maintenance staff while following safety policies and our Safe Quality Food program standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year maintenance experience or training preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Entry level 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 issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as required.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Support Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Quality Food program requirements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Ammonia systems experience

Basic computer skills

Decision making

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year maintenance experience or training

Tools

SAP experience

OSHA familiarity

Job description

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician I will ensure maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of machines and equipment in production and facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as required.
• 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

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of maintenance experience and /or training or more.
• 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.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 1 year of food manufacturing experience or more.
• SAP experience.
• Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.

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

Wausau