Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift (WI)

Golden Careers; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

6 paid sick days

401(k) match 3.5%

Employee stock ownership plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company events

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing in Richfield, WI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our 3rd shift. You will perform preventative maintenance on mechanical systems, diagnose equipment malfunctions, and support plant projects to keep production running smoothly.

You’ll record repairs, coordinate parts, and follow safety and HACCP practices to ensure quality and compliance while advancing your skills in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2-3 years mechanical and electrical background preferred.
• 2 years of facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Pet food/food production industry experience and HACCP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on mechanical systems and machines.
• Diagnoses malfunctions using testing equipment and observations.
• Supports planning and implementation of equipment installations and maintenance projects.
• Operates repaired equipment to verify proper function.
• Keeps records of repairs, parts, and materials used.
• Consults manuals to ensure correct installation and operation.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Preventive maintenance

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

We’re Looking For A: Maintenance Technician

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.
• 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.