Maintenance Technician - Night Shift $6,000 Bonus Pays

Grande Custom Ingredients Group; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 51,040 - 59,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Health and wellness reimbursement program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Grande Custom Ingredients Group is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Technician for their new food manufacturing facility in Chilton, Wisconsin. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting automated systems, emphasizing PLC-controlled equipment while supporting a continuous improvement culture and strong safety standards.

This position requires 5-10+ years of industrial maintenance experience and familiarity with food manufacturing. The technician will also coach and mentor team members to enhance their skills and operational capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation.
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated production and facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Proactive mindset

Collaboration skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Industrial automation equipment

Job description

Hours & Shift

Starting hourly rate: $37.05 – $42.90, based on your experience, skills, and interview evaluation.

Pay Premium: $3.00 per hour for night shift hours (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM).

$1,500 sign‑on bonus.

Job Summary

Grande is hiring a Night Shift Maintenance Technician for our brand new, state‑of‑the‑art food manufacturing facility in Chilton. This is a unique opportunity to help launch and support a facility built from the ground up.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll maintain, troubleshoot, and support automated manufacturing, utility, and facility systems while serving as a go‑to technical resource and informal mentor for Operations and Maintenance Associates. The position focuses on PLC‑controlled equipment, drives, instrumentation, and utilities, along with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Beyond daily maintenance, this role plays a key part in developing technical capability across the team through coaching, knowledge sharing, and on‑the‑job support. You’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and vendors to support daily production, reliability improvements, and capital projects, while supporting a strong safety culture and compliance with GMP, food safety, and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, USDA).

Whether you are a seasoned technician with deep automation expertise or a motivated maintenance professional looking to grow your skills, this role offers the chance to make a direct impact on production, reliability, and team capability.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated production, utility, and facility systems
• Diagnose and repair PLC‑controlled equipment, VFDs, motors, instrumentation, and control systems
• Support utility operations including boilers, ammonia refrigeration, chilled water, glycol, and wastewater systems
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns using CMMS to track work and parts
• Execute maintenance safely, including LOTO, contractor oversight, and permit compliance
• Verify equipment restoration, testing, and operational readiness after maintenance
• Conduct routine inspections to identify early failure indicators and abnormal conditions
• Develop and maintain documentation, work instructions, and job plans
• Support continuous improvement, reliability initiatives, and capital projects
• Coordinate work across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and external partners

Additional Opportunities

• Serve as a technical resource and informal mentor to operators and fellow technicians
• Provide hands‑on coaching and troubleshooting support to build team capability
• Take ownership of small projects, shutdown work, or improvement initiatives
• Partner with corporate Engineering Associates on control, information, and electrical projects, helping translate design intent into reliable operation
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and problem‑solving

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• 5–10+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation
• Experience in food manufacturing or other regulated environments
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge

Preferred

• Experience supporting utilities (boilers, refrigeration, chilled water, ammonia)
• Familiarity with GMPs, food safety, and regulatory standards
• Experience with startups, expansions, or new equipment installations
• Previous mentoring, training, or project leadership experience

Benefits

• Low‑cost onsite clinics
• Free onsite fitness center
• Free healthy snacks throughout the facility
• Health and wellness reimbursement program
• Associate cheese purchasing program
• Two‑year mentorship program
• Paid parental leave
• Brand new, state‑of‑the‑art facility

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

This role requires the ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing between 20–50 lbs, as well as frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration. The work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery.