Entry-Level Food Plant Maintenance Technician

Lifeway Foods, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Flexible FSA/HSA options

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Profit Sharing match

Job summary

Lifeway Foods, Inc. is seeking an entry level Maintenance Technician in Wisconsin to perform preventive maintenance on production equipment in a safe, sanitary environment.

The role supports higher level technicians with work orders and minor repairs on food manufacturing equipment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 year certificate, and at least one year in a manufacturing maintenance role with expertise in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC and HVAC

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–2 year certificate from college or technical school.
• Minimum one year in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility (preferably food/bev).
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC and/or HVAC systems; ammonia refrigeration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment per PMO, SQF and Lifeway policies.
• Inspect conveyors, motors, gearboxes, lubrication, cleaning, and perform minor repairs.
• Collect data for CMMS: oil analysis, boiler readings, chemical/water data.
• Provide emergency repairs during production and scheduled maintenance during service.
• Perform mechanical duties and troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic issues.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, test and adjust equipment.
• Utilize CMMS for preventive maintenance and follow SOP/SSOP and safety regs.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electronic controls

PLC

HVAC

Ammonia refrigeration

Education

High school diploma or GED

One-Two year technical certificate

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Lifeway Foods, Inc. is seeking an entry level Maintenance Technician in Wisconsin to perform preventive maintenance on production equipment in a safe, sanitary environment.

The role supports higher level technicians with work orders and minor repairs on food manufacturing equipment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 year certificate, and at least one year in a manufacturing maintenance role with expertise in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC and HVAC