Maintenance Technician

gpac; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Night shift premium

Career advancement

Modern creamery

Job summary

gpac is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician for a highly automated dairy facility in Stevens Point, WI. This 24/7 role focuses on safe, compliant operation of production, packaging, and utility systems, with night shift premiums and a strong team culture.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, pumps, conveyors, and sanitary systems. Ammonia refrigeration and boilers are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years industrial maintenance experience (food/beverage preferred).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with PLCs, VFDs, and automated packaging equipment.
• Experience maintaining pumps, conveyors, separators, and pasteurizers.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary process systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and wastewater systems a plus.
• Commitment to food safety, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Safety-conscious mindset with ability to work independently on 6pm-6am shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance across production, packaging, and utilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitary process standards.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs & VFDs

Automated packaging equipment

Pumps & conveyors

Instrumentation & sanitary systems

Reading schematics & P&IDs

Ammonia refrigeration + boilers

Food safety & preventive maintenance

Safety-conscious

6pm-6am shift readiness

Job description

This is a hands-on, multi-craft maintenance position supporting a highly automated dairy facility. The role focuses on ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation of production, packaging, and utility systems across a 24/7 operation.

The position offers consistent hours, a strong team culture, and the chance to work with advanced automation, robotics, and pasteurization systems. It's ideal for a mechanically and electrically skilled technician who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The Ideal Candidate Brings

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food/beverage preferred)
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with PLCs, VFDs, and automated packaging equipment
• Experience maintaining pumps, conveyors, separators, and pasteurizers
• Familiarity with instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary process systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and wastewater systems a plus
• Commitment to food safety, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement
• Safety-conscious mindset with ability to work independently on 6pm-6am shift

What's in It for You?

• Competitive hourly pay with night and weekend shift premiums
• Full benefits package and advancement opportunities
• Modern, automated creamery with strong investment in technology
• Team-oriented environment that values quality, safety, and reliability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.