Maintenance Lead

gpac; Town of Spring Green (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac, on behalf of a growing manufacturing client, is seeking a Maintenance Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership on the production floor, troubleshoot and maintain equipment, and train operators on basic repairs and first-line troubleshooting.

The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance for packaging, slicing, pumps, conveyors, boilers, refrigeration, and sanitary systems, with a 6am start and a flexible end time (3-6pm) depending on production; occasional weekends may be

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train and coach operators.
• Experience with packaging equipment, slicing equipment, pumps, conveyors, boilers, and refrigeration.
• Familiarity with sanitary process systems.
• Ammonia refrigeration, boiler, and wastewater experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and hands-on leadership skills.
• Ability to work 6am to a flexible end time (3-6pm) depending on production, with occasional weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Maintain packaging and slicing equipment, pumps, conveyors, boilers, refrigeration equipment, and sanitary process systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Train operators on basic repairs, troubleshooting, and safe equipment practices.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and coaching on the production floor.
• Support food safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Work independently to diagnose and resolve equipment failures.
• Maintain safe work practices and maintenance standards.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Operator training

Floor leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

A growing manufacturer is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership while troubleshooting and maintaining production equipment. This role is ideal for an experienced technician who enjoys being on the floor, solving equipment problems, and training operators on basic repairs and first-line troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Maintain packaging and slicing equipment, pumps, conveyors, boilers, refrigeration equipment, and sanitary process systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Train operators on basic repairs, troubleshooting, and safe equipment practices.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and coaching on the production floor.
• Support food safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Work independently to diagnose and resolve equipment failures.
• Maintain safe work practices and maintenance standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing experience required; food manufacturing preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train and coach operators.
• Experience with packaging equipment, slicing equipment, pumps, conveyors, boilers, and refrigeration.
• Familiarity with sanitary process systems.
• Ammonia refrigeration, boiler, and wastewater experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and hands-on leadership skills.
• Ability to work 6am to a flexible end time (3-6pm) depending on production, with occasional weekends as needed.

Why Join?

• Hands-on Maintenance Lead opportunity
• Broad mechanical and electrical equipment exposure
• Opportunity to train operators and improve equipment reliability
• Focus on preventive maintenance and continuous improvement
• Growth opportunity within manufacturing