Maintenance Technician I - Plant Equipment & Repairs

Rise Baking Company; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in River Falls, WI is seeking a maintenance technician to support plant equipment and building maintenance in a food-safe, OSHA-compliant environment. The role focuses on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to minimize downtime.

You will handle electrical and mechanical systems, operate within CMMS workflows, and adhere to lockout/tagout and boiler safety standards while working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or related technical field.
• 3+ years in a maintenance mechanic role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., drive systems, HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, transformers, motors).
• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Perform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts).
• Perform small repairs on equipment to prevent long-term downtime.
• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Building maintenance

Small repairs

Food safety compliance

CMMS familiarity

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Mathematical problem solving

Teamwork and independent work

Education

2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics

Tools

CMMS

Lockout/Tagout

Boiler operations

Ammonia/Freon handling

Job description

Rise Baking Company in River Falls, WI is seeking a maintenance technician to support plant equipment and building maintenance in a food-safe, OSHA-compliant environment. The role focuses on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to minimize downtime.

You will handle electrical and mechanical systems, operate within CMMS workflows, and adhere to lockout/tagout and boiler safety standards while working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.