Industrial Maintenance Technician

Heartland Farms, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Farms, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain plant equipment, with emphasis on hydraulic and mechanical systems. The role requires reading schematics and using testing tools to diagnose issues and perform repairs.

You will set up and relocate machines, assist in training less experienced staff, and ensure safety programs are followed while minimizing downtime. This is a full-time role on first shift, offering steady hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Combined 3+ years of machine repair, maintenance, or electrical systems experience.
• Formal training in ARC, MIG, TIG welding.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean record.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, installs, repairs, and maintains plant machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machines and equipment.
• Reads electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and maintenance manuals to repair equipment.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Welding ARC/MIG/TIG

Read schematics

Multimeters

PLC I/O & HMI

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

ARC/MIG/TIG welding training

Experience with motors and VFDs

Tools

PLCs I/O

HMI interface

Ethernet networking

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician# Industrial Maintenance TechnicianHot JobHeartland Farms Headquarters - Hancock, WI 54943## OverviewSalary Range$25.00 - $35.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift1st Shift## Industrial Maintenance TechnicianThe Industrial Maintenance Technicians role will emphasize the repairing and maintaining of plant equipment. This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing hydraulic equipment, mechanical systems and equipment throughout the facility. Ensures production equipment is maintained to maximize machine productivity and minimize downtime.## Qualifications**Core Responsibilities*** Sets up, installs, repairs, and maintains plant machinery and equipment.* Troubleshoots and repairs machines and equipment.* Uses work order system to initiate and track repairs.* Welds/cuts/grinds metals for repair/ light fabrication.* Reads and works from electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, maintenance manuals, and parts lists to repair and install equipment.* Utilizes multimeters and test equipment as required.* Installs/moves machines, equipment, and required electrical equipment.* Assists in training of less experienced maintenance personnel.* Rebuilds/modifies machines and equipment as required.* Safely performs work using ladders and lifts as required.* Accepts and supports the safety program.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Possess diagnostic and repair skills with understand of mechanical and hydraulic functions.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to read mechanical drawing, hydraulic and electrical schematics.* Ability to read and efficiently use a wide range of precision mechanical measurement devices.* Ability to work in a team environment.* Possess basic computer and technology skills.* Ability to quickly learn new concepts and techniques.* Possess basic application of industrial electoral distribution and motor control circuits and resolve complex electrical problems.* Ability to safely operate heavy equipment including but not limited to tractors, skid steers, payloaders, etc.**Education and Experience*** Combined 3+ years of machine repair, maintenance, or electrical systems experience.* Formal training in ARC, MIG, TIG welding.* Experience in A/C, D/C., motor controls, and VFD drives.* Experience with Automation, PLCs I/O, HMI interface, and Ethernet preferred.* Advanced education in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, or machine design is strongly preferred.* Must have a valid and current drivers license with a clean record.* High School Diploma required.**Physical Requirements*** Requires the ability to work on-site and in multiple locations and settings.* Requires the ability to clearly understand verbal and written communication from others in person and by telephone.* Requires the ability to climb and work from ladders and other elevated platforms to inspect, assess, and diagnose rinsing, sorting, conveying and loading equipment.* Must be a minimum of 18 years old.* Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects weighing 25–50 pounds.**Work Schedule*** This position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, generally from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.* The Plant operates seven days per week, and occasional overtime, evening, weekend, or off-day work may be required based on production needs, equipment repairs, workload, or seasonal coverage needs.**Compensation**The fulltime Industrial Maintenance Technician position offers a competitive pay rate of $25.00 to $35.00 per hour.**Work Location & Commute**Heartland Farms, Inc. is located at **907 3rd Avenue, Hancock, WI 54943**, in Adams County near the border of Waushara County.The facility is approximately:* **Less than 20-minutes** from Bancroft, Coloma, or Plainfield.* **About 30 minutes** from Adams, Almond, Necedah, Nekoosa, Wautoma, Westfield, or Wild Rose.* **About 35-40 minutes** from Red Granite, Stevens Point, or Wisconsin Rapids.***With Heartland Farms, Inc., you will work as part of a high performing agricultural organization where team members collaborate to get the job done and challenge the status quo to find a better way. We highly value hard work, achievement, and reliability, and reward people accordingly.******This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Heartland Farms Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.***