3rd Shift Maintenance Technician - Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition, LLC

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 44,083 - 49,593

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pay range $32.00-$36.00 per hour

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

$1,000 referral bonus

Job summary

A beverage manufacturing company in Milwaukee is hiring a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair equipment on the canning line. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in dietary supplements or pharmaceutical industries, mechanical and electrical knowledge, and the ability to respond quickly to production needs. Benefits include hourly pay of $32-$36, comprehensive insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

3+ years’ experience in dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing highly desired.
Familiarity with food safety and quality programs such as GMP and CFR preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot production lines and equipment.
Execute preventative maintenance schedule.
Respond quickly to production line calls and resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to work on our Beverage Canning Line. The right candidate will have previous experience in machine maintenance in the food and beverage industry, be mechanically inclined and have a stable work history with previous employers. The right candidate will also be able to be flexible with their schedule based on production needs and be accountable to being on‑call.

Work Schedule

Training Schedule:
1st Shift: 6:00 am–2:30 pm – Monday‑Friday (not eligible for overtime until trained; once trained, overtime and weekends are mandatory based on production needs).

Standard Schedule:
3rd Shift: 10:00 pm–6:30 am – Sunday‑Thursday
3rd Shift: 10:00 pm–8:30 am – Friday (overtime and weekends mandatory based on production needs).

Please note that, due to the importance of maintenance to our operations, different schedules may be discussed or staggered to fit business needs.

Job Summary

Working as part of the Maintenance team under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day production‑related activities by maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing equipment within the facility.

What you will do

Troubleshoot and repair production lines and equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge.
Complete product setups and changeovers; support general operations as needed.
Ensure all GMP and HACCP guidelines are adhered to by production staff when the Production Supervisor is unavailable.
Execute a preventative maintenance schedule for the upkeep of machines and facility equipment.
Conduct repairs and preventative maintenance to minimize interference with production operations and maximize uptime.
Complete minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs to the building as needed.
Conduct root‑cause failure analysis and engage with vendors to troubleshoot machinery.
Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment for accuracy and defects.
Monitor equipment for unusual sounds or movements to detect malfunctions and diagnose issues.
Dismantle defective machines and install new or repaired parts according to specifications and blueprints.
Maintain records of issues and maintenance completed on machines.
Provide guidance and tactical assistance to supervisors and production personnel in repair, maintenance, and installation, including daily process problem solving.
Apply understanding of how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes to identify options and the best solution.
Respond quickly to production line calls and resolve issues promptly; communicate progress to leadership as appropriate.
Adjust functional parts of machinery and control equipment to make them work more efficiently.
Follow standards for food safety and food quality production according to GMP, CFR, and regulations of major customers and governmental agencies such as OSHA, FDA, and EPA.
Comply with all safety and quality regulations, reporting issues to the Maintenance Manager.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking for

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
2‑year degree in Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
3+ years’ experience in a good dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing, or bottle/canning facility (strongly desired).
Experience in electrical, mechanical, high‑speed packaging and PLC is preferred.
Familiarity with food/safety/quality programs such as GMP and CFR is preferred.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision while staying on task, adapting to changes in priorities, and demonstrating a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to communicate effectively and timely with operations personnel and leadership.
Great problem‑solver with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; converse and listen; sit; walk; kneel; bend at waist.
Required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, products or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.