2nd-Shift Maintenance Technician — High-Speed Beverage Canning

Fortressllc; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with carryover

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA with company contributions

Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long

Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our high-speed beverage canning operations on the 2nd shift. You will troubleshoot and repair production equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and keep production running efficiently in real time.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and the ability to work independently. This role includes overtime, on-call duties, and a 4x10 schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing on high-speed equipment (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar preferred).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and be on‑call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Respond quickly to production line calls and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facility systems.
• Support product setups, changeovers, and general production operations.
• Monitor equipment for unusual sounds, movements, or performance issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Disassemble and repair equipment, replacing defective parts as required.
• Perform minor facility repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, EPA, etc.).
• Provide support and guidance to production teams when needed.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

English communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

PLC systems

High-speed packaging equipment

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our high-speed beverage canning operations on the 2nd shift. You will troubleshoot and repair production equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and keep production running efficiently in real time.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and the ability to work independently. This role includes overtime, on-call duties, and a 4x10 schedule.