Lead Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Freeze-Dry Foods LLC.; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Foods in Oak Creek, WI is seeking a Maintenance Lead for the 3rd shift to manage and perform maintenance on production and facility equipment. The role requires reading wiring diagrams and manuals, diagnosing issues, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure safety and efficiency.

You will lead a team, coordinate repairs, and help develop SOPs within a fast-paced food production environment. The candidate should have 4+ years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or GED

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some ammonia/refrigeration and HVAC.
• Experience with safety, food safety and SQF environments is implied by the role.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing of machines and plant facilities.
• Read equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, test and adjust equipment.
• Lead the Maintenance team for productivity and efficiencies.
• Assist in creating Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Basic Machine Operations

Communication

Leadership

Maintenance Skills

Project Management

Safety Culture

Troubleshoot

Technical Expertise

KPI's

Education

High school diploma/GED

Craft apprenticeship

AA degree (mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance)

Job description

Mercer Foods in Oak Creek, WI is seeking a Maintenance Lead for the 3rd shift to manage and perform maintenance on production and facility equipment. The role requires reading wiring diagrams and manuals, diagnosing issues, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure safety and efficiency.

You will lead a team, coordinate repairs, and help develop SOPs within a fast-paced food production environment. The candidate should have 4+ years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or GED