2nd Shift Maintenance Technician (5:00 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.)

Richelieu Foods; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturing company as a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician. You will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience in industrial maintenance and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K

Vacation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting drive components and proper alignment.

Responsibilities

• Observe mechanical devices to identify issues.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair on processing equipment.
• Fabricate, disassemble, and reassemble production equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mathematical skills

Strong written communication

Job description

2nd Shift Maintenance Technician (5:00 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.)

Join Richelieu Foods as a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician and contribute to our team during the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Observe mechanical devices in operation to identify issues.
• Fabricate, disassemble, and reassemble production equipment to access and replace defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Lubricate, clean, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts and document work hours on applicable work orders.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair on processing, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Weld and perform sheet metal work using basic shop tools.
• Install, move, and relocate machinery based on blueprints and drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and manuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting drive components like bearings, belts, sprockets, etc., and proper alignment.
• Experience inspecting and recommending replacements for mechanical parts.
• Ability to advise on spare parts, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and machine safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry, GMPs, and SQF audits knowledge is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to interpret safety and operational documents.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Mathematical skills including basic algebra and geometry.
• Problem-solving skills with limited standardization.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, cold, wet conditions, and loud noise.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, lifting up to 100+ pounds, and other manual tasks.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401K, and vacation.

About Richelieu Foods

Founded in 1862, headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, Richelieu Foods specializes in private brand and contract packing food manufacturing, primarily in frozen and deli pizzas. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.