2nd Shift Mechanical Tech for High-Speed GMP Packaging

6 Degrees Search; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Double-time premium

Benefits package

2nd shift schedule

Direct-hire

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Jefferson, WI is seeking a 2nd Shift Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support high-speed packaging and GMP environments. This direct-hire role offers $33.90/hr starting rate with overtime, double-time on Sundays, and a full benefits package.

You will perform complex mechanical troubleshooting, PMs, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, conveyor maintenance, and welding on sanitary processing lines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (sanitary food manufacturing / GMP background preferred).
• 3+ years of experience maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining industrial conveyor systems, drive assemblies, gearboxes, and high-speed mechanical drives.
• Demonstrated proficiency with welding (MIG/TIG) and basic mechanical fabrication for machine repair.
• Solid, continuous work history with US work authorization and residency within 45-minute radius of Jefferson, WI.

Responsibilities

• High-Speed Equipment Maintenance: Perform complex mechanical troubleshooting, routine repairs, and preventive maintenance on high-speed sanitary processing and packaging machinery.
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems: Inspect, diagnose, and rebuild pneumatic circuits, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and fluid power distribution systems.
• Conveyor & Drive Care: Maintain, align, and repair high-throughput belt, roller, and chain conveyor systems, gearboxes, bearings, and power transmission components.
• Welding & Fabrication: Execute floor-level TIG/MIG welding and minor metal fabrication as needed to repair machine guards, brackets, and sanitary frame weldments.
• GMP & Sanitary Compliance: Ensure all mechanical maintenance work meets strict sanitary food manufacturing standards, GMPs, and facility safety protocols.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with 2nd shift production operators and sanitation teams to minimize line downtime and resolve equipment issues quickly.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Conveyor maintenance

Welding

Tools

Dial indicators

Laser alignment tools

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Jefferson, WI is seeking a 2nd Shift Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support high-speed packaging and GMP environments. This direct-hire role offers $33.90/hr starting rate with overtime, double-time on Sundays, and a full benefits package.

You will perform complex mechanical troubleshooting, PMs, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, conveyor maintenance, and welding on sanitary processing lines.