Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift (WI)

Golden Pet Manufacturing®; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Charity sponsorships

6 paid sick days and mental healthDays

3.5% 401k match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Team events and social activities

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in Richfield, WI. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and equipment installations to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include disassembly/reassembly, calibration, testing, and accurate record-keeping of parts and repairs. Preferred candidates have 2–3 years in mechanical/electrical maintenance and experience in food production industries, with HACCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of mechanical and electrical background preferred.
• 2 years of facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in the pet food or food production industry is preferred.
• HACCP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and machines, including disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration.
• Observes and tests machinery to diagnose malfunctions using testing equipment.
• Assist in planning and implementing special projects, equipment installs, and routine maintenance.
• Operate repaired machinery to verify the quality of repairs.
• Record repairs, maintenance, parts used, and order new parts as needed.
• Refer to floor plans and manuals to ensure correct installation and operation of equipment.
• Inspect parts and equipment for defects and wear.
• Apply methods to layout, install, align, repair, overhaul and maintain various machines and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We’re Looking For A: Maintenance Technician

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!

Location: Richfield, WI

Shift: 3rd Shift

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Performs preventative maintenance on mechanical systems and machines to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration in partnership with the Supervisor, Maintenance
• Observes and tests the operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions, utilizing necessary testing equipment
• Assist in the planning, coordinating, and implementation of special projects, equipment installations, and routine maintenance
• Operates newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs completed
• Records repairs, maintenance, parts and materials used, and order new parts and materials as necessary
• References facility floor plan and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct installation and operation of equipment
• Examines parts and equipment for defects and excessive wear
• Apply a variety of methods, procedures and techniques to layout, install, align, repair, overhaul and maintain various types of machines and equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2-3 years of mechanical and electrical background
• 2 years of facilities maintenance experience
• Experience working in the pet food or food production industry (preferred)
• HACCP experience (preferred)

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.