3rd Shift - Maintenance Technician

Winona Foods; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3rd shift premium

Attendance incentive

Job summary

Winona Foods in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain production equipment and buildings. The role supports a fast-paced cheese manufacturing and distribution operation, working under the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure reliability and GMP compliance.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in electrical maintenance or equivalent experience, plus hands-on ability with schematics, motor control circuits, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical Maintenance or equivalent experience.
• A high school diploma with 3+ years of related experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics; write standard documentation.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production equipment and facilities to company standards.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance across equipment and lines.
• Read electrical schematics and diagnose mechanical/electrical failures.
• Set up new equipment lines and changeovers; train staff as needed.
• Follow GMP standards and complete daily work orders.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Preventive maintenance

Motor control circuits

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Maintenance

High School Diploma

Tools

Maintenance work order software

Windows-based PC proficiency

Job description

Locally owned and operated since 1995, Winona Foods is proud to be a growing industry leader in innovative cheese manufacturing, converting, and distribution. We support a wide range of partners — from major dairy manufacturers to industrial and foodservice customers across the country.

Winona Foods — Imagine the Possibilities!

Job Details:

• Full-time
• Department: Maintenance
• Job Location: Green Bay, WI
• Maintenance Levels (based on experience and education)
  • Entry Level - $20.00-$23.00 per hour
  • Level 1 - $24.00-$26.00 per hour
  • Level 2 - $27.00-$30.00 per hour
  • Level 3 - $31.00-$35.00 per hour
• 3rd Shift Premium - $2.00 per hour
• Attendance Incentive
  • Additional $1.00 per hour Weekly Attendance Incentive

Summary:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains production equipment and buildings to company standard.

Job Duties:

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. PC to PLC program maintenance, troubleshooting, and control devices
2. Effectively use hand tools and electric or pneumatic power tools
3. Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on equipment
4. Read electrical schematics
5. Diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical failure of operational equipment
6. Set up new equipment lines and equipment changeovers
7. Train production and other maintenance personnel
8. Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete projects on due dates
9. Work on electrical systems up to 480 VAC
10. Strong knowledge in motor control circuits, automated valves and process controls
11. Ensure that all processes are followed
12. Complete daily work order log
13. Complete PM’s as assigned
14. Follow parts check out procedure
15. Follow all GMP standards
16. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Maintenance preferred or High School Diploma plus at least three years of related experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis
• Experience with a Windows-based computer system (Microsoft Office programs and Maintenance Work Order software)
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as blueprints, schematics, work orders, etc.
• Ability to write standard documentation and effectively present information to other employees
• This position may require forklift certification

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates subject to a pre-employment background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Winona Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process.