Electromechanical Reliability Technician (Packaging & Processing)

KFFoods Production & Distribution; Ashwaubenon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Fresh Foods is seeking an Electromechanical Reliability Technician to install and maintain production equipment, respond to breakdowns, and perform preventive maintenance on packaging lines. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, read blueprints, and support with line improvements.

You will also coach operators on basic PM and adjustment techniques to boost efficiency, participate in equipment teardown and reassembly, and help launch new lines and

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with pneumatic hydraulics and troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with a broad repair skill set.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain plant equipment and production machinery.
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns during runs and perform scheduled repairs.
• Carry out light machinist work for quick-turn fixes.
• Troubleshoot using mechanical and electrical diagnostics (pneumatic/hydraulic systems).
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machines and facility systems.
• Perform basic plumbing and carpentry as needed for the plant.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Equipment diagnostics

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Blueprint reading

Equipment repair

Tools

PLCs

Conveyor systems

Servo motors

Job description

Electromechanical Reliability Technician (Packaging & Processing)Join Kitchen Fresh Foods—one of the Midwest’s premier makers of freshly prepared sandwiches—and help keep our production lines running flawlessly. If you enjoy solving complex equipment challenges and collaborating with operators, this role is for you.What will I work on?Installing and maintaining plant equipment and production machinery.Responding to unplanned breakdowns during runs, plus executing scheduled repairs.Carrying out light machinist work to support quick-turn fixes.Applying mechanical and electrical know-how, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, to troubleshoot issues.Diagnosing faults, swapping or repairing parts, verifying performance, and dialing in adjustments.Conducting preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and facility systems.Completing basic plumbing and carpentry tasks as needed for the plant.Using hand/power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment safely.Spotting abnormal operations or defective materials and notifying supervisors.Maintaining a safe, orderly workspace while following all safety rules.Helping launch new lines, test new products/packaging, and support installations.Working side-by-side with production to hit schedules—troubleshoot, find root causes, and implement corrective actions to stop repeat issues.Providing leadership by teaching operators basic PM and adjustment techniques to boost efficiency.Assisting with equipment teardown, sanitation, and reassembly to minimize downtime and speed changeovers.What skills do I need?Facilities maintenance background.Electrical troubleshooting and repair strength.Pneumatics troubleshooting ability.Well-rounded maintenance/repair capabilities and experience with industrial electrical systems.Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting expertise.Commitment to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).Proven equipment repair and maintenance experience.Confidence with blueprint reading.What technology is on the floor?PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)Conveyor systemsServo motorsWhen will I work?2-2-3 schedule, 12-hour shifts from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM