Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Great Northern Corp; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Near-site Clinic

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401k Match

Profit Sharing

Attendance Bonus

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Referral Bonuses

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Loan Program

Shift Differential ($1.50)

Job summary

Great Northern Corp in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is seeking a Production - Maintenance Technician to perform electrical and mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, and support to keep our manufacturing lines running smoothly.

The role requires reading schematics, using a variety of tools, planning and prioritizing work, and maintaining a safe, efficient plant environment while contributing to TPM and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two years of additional education in a maintenance-related field or five years of electromechanical experience.
• Ability to operate a computer and a wide range of hand tools, test instruments, machining equipment, and maintenance supplies.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions or blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work, and work effectively under pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform electromechanical repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure continuous production operations.
• Maintain utility systems to provide continuous heat, water, electric power, gas and air for operations.
• Inspects and ensures machines and equipment conform to safety, electrical, and mechanical standards.
• Assist with TPM and Preventative Maintenance programs.
• Requisition tools and maintenance supplies required for plant operation.
• Keep an up-to-date inventory and file of machine parts and maintenance supplies.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Blueprints & schematics reading

Mathematical calculations

Safety focus

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma + 2 years maintenance education

5 years electromechanical experience

Tools

Computer operation

Hand tools

Test instruments

Machining equipment

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Production - Maintenance Technician

WHY GREAT NORTHERN

Great Northern is a leading developer and manufacturer of creative solutions for packaging, shipping, merchandising and distributing products for industrial, commercial and retail markets. Established in 1962 and privately owned, Great Northern has a long history of providing secure, stable and meaningful positions.

Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.

Our Maintenance Technician Schedule:

Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 3:00pm and Friday, 5:45am to 1:45pm

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for electrical and mechanical repairs, maintenance and preventative maintenance to all GNC – CF facilities by performing the following duties:

1. Performs electromechanical repairs, preventative maintenance and maintenance of all equipment to ensure continuous production operations.

2. Performs electromechanical maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, water, electric power, gas and air required for smooth, uninterrupted operations.

3. Maintains the company security, fire alarm and sprinkler systems.

4. Assists maintenance manager, supervisors and maintenance staff with the operation of the Reliability programs (TPM and Preventative Maintenance.)

5. Inspects and insures that ALL machines and equipment conform to safety, electrical, and mechanical operational quality standards.

6. Assists with the implementation of new methods and procedures designed to improve safety, operations, minimize operating costs and effect greater utilization of equipment, labor and materials.

7. Requisitions tools, electrical test equipment and maintenance supplies required for plant operation.

8. Keeps an up-to-date inventory and file of all machine parts and maintenance supplies.

9. Confers with maintenance manager, production manager, maintenance lead, supervisors and other appropriate personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve safety, operations and conditions of machines, equipment and processes.

10. Keeps maintenance area neat, clean and orderly; cleans up after completing maintenance work throughout the plant.

11. Monitors building and exterior grounds to keep all areas clean and neat.

12. Records and files complete machine histories relating to maintenance problems and solutions, troubleshooting methods, services required, spare parts and parts vendors.

• High school diploma or equivalency with two years of additional education in a maintenance related field (Automation Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics) OR five (5) years’ experience in an electromechanical position
• Ability to operate a computer, a wide range of hand tools, test instruments, machining equipment, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to follow written, verbal or diagrammatic instructions or blueprints, and reading of schematic diagrams.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively, work effectively under pressure and deadlines, analyze problems, propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry out decisions made and follow up with feedback where appropriate
• Ability to identify and distinguish color

Opportunities for Growth

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities both locally and nationally.

How We Can Make a Difference:

• Near-site Clinic (Accessible to Team Member & Immediate Family Members)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• 401k with Company Match Up to 4%
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Quarterly Attendance Paid Time Off Bonus
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Referral Bonuses
• Health Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Loan Program
• $1.50 Hourly Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift

Great Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.