Maintenance Mechanic - Weekends

Novonesis; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Vacation days (3 weeks)

12 holidays

Wellness Time (2 weeks)

Health, Dental, Vision & Life

HSA option

EAP

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a weekend shift (Friday to Sunday) to keep production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure running reliably. You’ll support safety, precision, and continuous improvement, contributing to compliant operations.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical experience, CMMS familiarity, and strong problem‑solving abilities. Expect a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency with motors, pumps, sensors, and core maintenance techniques (lubrication, alignment, machining).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong safety mindset and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and cGMP utility systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement lasting solutions.
• Support site efficiency improvements and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate work with contractors and external vendors.
• Follow required safety procedures, including LOTO and PPE use.
• Respond to emergencies such as critical equipment failures or power disruptions.
• Complete all maintenance documentation in compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements.
• Track maintenance metrics (KPIs) and equipment performance.
• Train team members and support equipment setup or start‑up activities.

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

CMMS

PLCs

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

Our Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the facility. As a Maintenance Technician, you will help keep production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure running smoothly. You’ll support a team committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement—contributing directly to compliant and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This is a weekend role working Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Interested in a career that matters?

Our Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the facility. As a Maintenance Technician, you will help keep production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure running smoothly. You’ll support a team committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement—contributing directly to compliant and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This is a weekend role working Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The role & your impact

As a Maintenance Technician, you will maintain essential equipment and utilities through preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and support continuous improvement efforts. Your work reduces downtime, improves reliability, and ensures we maintain high operational and safety standards.

Your Key Responsibilities In This Role

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and cGMP utility systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement lasting solutions.
• Support site efficiency improvements and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate work with contractors and external vendors.
• Follow required safety procedures, including LOTO and PPE use.
• Respond to emergencies such as critical equipment failures or power disruptions.
• Complete all maintenance documentation in compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements.
• Track maintenance metrics (KPIs) and equipment performance.
• Train team members and support equipment setup or start‑up activities.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency with motors, pumps, sensors, and core maintenance techniques (lubrication, alignment, machining).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong safety mindset and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Additional skills & interests we value

• 3+ years of experience in FDA‑regulated industries (pharma, food, etc.).
• Certifications such as OSHA, EPA Refrigerant Handling, or electrician’s license.
• Knowledge of PLCs, GMP requirements, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.

What we offer you

• A team culture built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Opportunities for skill development and cross‑training.
• A safe, supportive working environment where craftsmanship and reliability are valued.

Working conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work may involve confined spaces, heights, or changing environmental conditions.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and on‑call rotations, as needed.

Compensation & benefits

• $30-$35 an hour based on experience
• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation
• 12 holidays
• 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Application deadline - 8/28/26

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

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