Maintenance Technician-2nd Shift

Richelieu Foods; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Richelieu Foods in Beaver Dam, WI is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift to observe and repair production equipment, read blueprints, and ensure machine readiness.

You will perform preventive maintenance on processing, filling, and packaging lines, diagnose faults, and document hours and parts usage. GMP and safety standards apply to daily duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in an industrial maintenance role.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting bearings, belts, sheaves, sprockets, chains, and gear reducers and proper alignment of these drive devices.
• Experience in inspection of the above and the ability to make recommendations on the proper level of replacement and inspection.
• Ability to make recommendations on spare parts, lock‑out tag‑out procedures, guarding, and the level of operator involvement for proper machine integrity.

Responsibilities

• Observe mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Fabricate, disassemble, and assemble production equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines and create and document hours worked on applicable work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and troubleshoot/repair processing, filling, and packaging production equipment.
• Weld, perform sheet metal work and employ basic shop floor skills (lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools).
• Install, move, and relocate machinery/equipment according to blueprints and other drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead or Supervisor.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting bearings

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Beaver Dam, WI 53916
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
• Shift: 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Observe mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Fabricate, disassemble, and assemble production equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines and create and document hours worked on applicable work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and troubleshoot/repair processing, filling, and packaging production equipment.
• Weld, perform sheet metal work and employ basic shop floor skills (lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools).
• Install, move, and relocate machinery/equipment according to blueprints and other drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead or Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in an industrial maintenance role.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting bearings, belts, sheaves, sprockets, chains, and gear reducers and proper alignment of these drive devices.
• Experience in inspection of the above and the ability to make recommendations on the proper level of replacement and inspection.
• Ability to make recommendations on spare parts, lock‑out tag‑out procedures, guarding, and the level of operator involvement for proper machine integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the food industry and knowledge of GMP’s and SQF audits.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Working Conditions

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and power industrial truck.
• Exposure to cold, wet, and/or humid conditions.
• Loud noise level in the work environment.

Physical Demands

• Stand, talk, or hear regularly.
• Walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Lift and or move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally.

Pay and Benefits

The hourly pay range is $27.00–$35.00. The position may also be eligible for overtime pay and shift differentials.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre‑tax spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.

EEO Statement

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.