Maintenance Technician

Heartland Farms, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Farms, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team in Hancock, WI. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing plant machinery, reading mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical schematics, and performing light fabrication tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate has experience with automation, PLCs, I/O, and HMI interfaces, plus welding skills (ARC, MIG, TIG) and a valid driver’s license. This on-site position requires teamwork and safety‑conscious work habits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to set up, install, repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment.
• Strong ability to read mechanical drawings, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Experience with automation, PLCs I/O, HMI interface, and Ethernet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot plant machinery and equipment.
• Use work order system to initiate and track repairs.
• Weld, cut and grind metals for repair and light fabrication.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical & hydraulic knowledge

Communication

Reading schematics

Team player

Basic computer skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Heavy machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma

ARC/MIG/TIG welding training

Advanced mechanics education

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Multimeters

Test equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Heartland Farms Headquarters - Hancock, WI 54943

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician

Qualifications

• Sets up, installs, repairs, and maintains plant machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machines and equipment.
• Uses work order system to initiate and track repairs.
• Welds/cuts/grinds metals for repair/ light fabrication.
• Reads and works from electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, maintenance manuals, and parts lists to repair and install equipment.
• Utilizes multimeters and test equipment as required.
• Installs/moves machines, equipment, and required electrical equipment.
• Assists in training of less experienced maintenance personnel.
• Rebuilds/modifies machines and equipment as required.
• Safely performs work using ladders and lifts as required.
• Accepts and supports the safety program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possess diagnostic and repair skills with the understanding of mechanical and hydraulic functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawing, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and efficiently use a wide range of precision mechanical measurement devices.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Possess basic computer and technology skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and techniques.
• Possess basic application of industrial electoral distribution and motor control circuits and resolve complex electrical problems.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment including but not limited to tractors, skid steers, payloaders, etc.

Education & Experience

• Combined 3+ years of machine repair, maintenance, or electrical systems experience.
• Formal training in ARC, MIG, TIG welding.
• Experience in A/C, D/C., motor controls, and VFD drives.
• Experience with Automation, PLCs I/O, HMI interface, and Ethernet preferred.
• Advanced education in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, or machine design is strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license with a clean record.
• High School Diploma required.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to work on-site and in multiple locations and settings.
• Requires the ability to clearly understand verbal and written communication from others in person and by telephone.
• Requires the ability to climb and work from ladders and other elevated platforms to inspect, assess, and diagnose rinsing, sorting, conveying and loading equipment.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.

Work Schedule

This position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, generally from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Plant operates seven days per week, and occasional overtime, evening, weekend, or off-day work may be required based on production needs, equipment repairs, workload, or seasonal coverage needs.

Compensation

The Maintenance Technician position pay range is $25 to $35.00 per hour.

Work Location

• Heartland Farms is located at 907 3rd Avenue Hancock, WI 54943 in Adams County near the border of Waushara County.
• Less than 20-minutes from Bancroft, Coloma, or Plainfield.
• About 30 minutes from Adams, Almond, Necedah, Nekoosa, Wautoma, Westfield, or Wild Rose.
• About 35-40 minutes from Red Granite, Stevens Point, or Wisconsin Rapids.

With Heartland Farms, Inc., you will work as part of a high performing agricultural organization where team members collaborate to get the job done and challenge the status quo to find a better way. We highly value hard work, achievement, and reliability, and reward people accordingly.

Heartland Farms Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.