Maintenance Technician

Schreiber Foods; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Accrue up to 5 weeks of vacation

Wellness Incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schreiber Foods in West Bend, WI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support dairy production, focusing on food safety, equipment maintenance, and reliability across shift operations.

This position requires technical maintenance experience, ability to read technical documents, and comfort with preventative and corrective maintenance tasks. Overtime and weekend work are common; competitive benefits apply from day one.

Qualifications

• Secondary technical or vocational education in mechanics, electrical systems, or a related technical field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of industrial or plant maintenance experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Practical knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance methods.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance systems, documentation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Food Safety and Partner Safety with leadership and team.
• Record data on maintenance reports and network maintenance programs.
• Assist other maintenance partners to maximize system efficiency.
• Use multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, laptops for troubleshooting and repair diagnostics.
• Complete routine maintenance work orders under supervision.
• Develop general knowledge of refrigeration, compressed air, boilers, and feed water systems.
• Assist with equipment installation, foundation prep, and basic carpentry tasks.
• Perform general maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems as needed.
• Support weekend work to align with production schedules and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

Technical/vocational education in mechanics or electrical systems

Tools

Multi-meters

Calipers

Micrometers

Laptops

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to join our team! Schreiber Foods provides dairy favorites to people around the globe. At West Bend, we specialize in cream cheese - that meet our customers' needs and appeal to consumer tastes worldwide.

Job Category

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family

Repair & Maintenance

Starting Wage

Up to $43.15 per hour (based on experience)

Shift premium of $1.00 per hour for second shift and $2.00 per hour for third shift.

$5,000 sign on bonus paid out within first year.

Shift/Schedule

2nd shift - 2 pm - 10 pm

3rd Shift - 10 pm-6 am

Overtime is expected and weekend work is likely. Overtime is paid on 8+ hours in a day, time and half paid on Saturdays and double time paid on Sundays.

Full Benefits Package Available

• Health insurance available on date of hire (medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
• 401k Match: $ for $ on first 7%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Accrue up to 5 weeks of vacation (at 18 years of service)
• Health and wellness programs available (includes a HSA with company contributions of $1,200 per year based on medical plan elections and screening and up to $600 in wellness reimbursements).
• Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Tuition Assistance Program

Job Duties

• Work with Leaders and fellow partners to ensure Food Safety and Partner Safety
• Record accurate data on maintenance reports and network maintenance programs
• Build experience by assisting other maintenance partners to ensure systems function at maximum efficiency
• Use multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, laptops and other diagnostic equipment to assist with troubleshooting and repair equipment breakdowns
• complete routine assigned maintenance work orders under the guidance of qualified maintenance partner(s)
• Build a general knowledge of refrigeration, compressed air equipment, boiler and feed water systems
• Implement similar task functions e.g. obtain, measure, cut and position materials, select size, obtain tools and equipment.
• Assist with scaffolding, tearing down equipment, preparing foundations, moving and installing equipment, etc.
• Use measuring devices, hand in simple power tools incremental to operation.
• Perform general maintenance work, electrical systems, small machines, heating systems, plumbing, carpentry, etc as needed.
• Work is subject to final inspection and check.
• Attendance is an essential function.
• Incumbent will be expected to work on weekends to support production schedules and to perform preventative maintenance when necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Manufacturing experience
• Maintenance experience
• Passing score on Ramsey test

Preferred Requirements

• 3-5 years manufacturing/maintenance experience
• Food manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery, equipment, and technical systems according to maintenance plans and procedures
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or technical faults and carry out repairs within defined competence and authority
• Support execution of planned maintenance activities and respond to unplanned breakdownsCarry out maintenance tasks using internal procedures, technical documentation, and safety requirements
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production and other plant partners to minimize operational disruptions
• Record completed work, inspections, and findings in the maintenance management system
• Support spare‑parts usage by identifying required materials and reporting inventory needs
• Assist with minor building repairs and general facility maintenance as assigned
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and corrective actions related to equipment failures
• Follow health, safety, environmental, and food safety requirements and report non‑standard situations

What you will need to succeed

• Secondary technical or vocational education in mechanics, electrical systems, or a related technical field
• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial or plant maintenance
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and maintenance documentation
• Practical knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance methods
• Basic computer skills for maintenance systems, documentation, and reporting
• Reliability, responsibility, and ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Willingness to work in physically demanding and operational plant environments

Qualifying positions offer

• A 401(k) plan with a generous, above market Schreiber match.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber - Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.