Maintenance Technician

Agropur, inc.; Little Chute (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dairy producer as a Maintenance Technician in Little Chute, where your skills will help maintain high-quality production. This role offers competitive pay, with two pay increases within a year and a night shift premium. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. With a focus on employee well-being, this company provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) contributions. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with up to 7% company contributions

3 Weeks PTO on day 1

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement Opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related maintenance experience preferred.
• Electrical certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Install, update, and repair equipment.
• Work closely with production to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type:Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur as a Maintenance Technician in Little Chute. We dairy you!

2 pay increases within a year!

Text key word "Agropur" to 608-564-5884 and then text 26558 to apply today!

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Rate of starting pay: $33.46
• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00
• $1.50 Night Shift Premium
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• 3 Weeks PTO on day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance
• Schedule: 2pm - 10pm, Monday - Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot equipment for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Install, update and repair equipment.
• Work closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining high quality.
• Repair or replace valves and pumps (seals, steams, O rings, seats, bearings, etc.) as needed.
• Perform basic electrical wiring (switches, outlets, starter, motor leads, etc.) as needed.
• Perform basic pipe fitting as directed.
• Handle all equipment and chemicals safely.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a good working knowledge of all process areas in the plant.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• Minimum two (2) years of related maintenance experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude required.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Electrical certificate, preferred

Skills Required:

• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to apply logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Where you'll be working:

• Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 95 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simon's Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simon's is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits.
• Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage, and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR as Maintenance Technician in Little Chute, WI!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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