Maintenance Helper

Great Lakes Cheese; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a family-owned cheese manufacturing company as a Maintenance Helper. This entry-level position is designed for students or recent graduates of Electromechanical Technology, providing hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining production equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and assisting skilled maintenance personnel. This is a great opportunity to kick-start your career in industrial maintenance with a company that values quality and employee development. Apply today and see where your future can lead!

Qualifications

• Entry level experience with production machinery and equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and create requisitions for parts.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as required.

Skills

Decision Making

Basic Computer Skills

Understanding of Manufacturing Processes

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Pneumatic Systems Knowledge

OSHA Regulations Familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance or Mechatronics Diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

The Maintenance Helper program at Great Lakes Cheese is intended as a pathway for future Industrial Maintenance Technicians who are looking to learn and develop their skills and start their career at our growing, family and employee owned cheese manufacturing company. The program is intended for students or recent graduates of an Electromechanical Technology degree program looking to gain hands on experience in the field. Apply today and see where your future can lead!

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Maintain records of Maintenance Activities.
• Create requisitions for parts and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as required.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Entry level experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 year of food manufacturing experience or more.
• Industrial Maintenance or Mechatronics Diploma
• SAP experience.
• strong machine operating skills.

Working Conditions • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands. • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying. • Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery. • Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.