Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

SOFADEX-PURATOS; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. The role involves collaborating with production teams to ensure continuous operations and timely repairs, while also providing support for engineering projects.

Benefits

Insurance coverage beginning the first of the month

Immediate 401(k) eligibility with matching contribution

Over 5 weeks paid time off within the first year

Free life coaches and onsite health exams

Puratos-paid Life and Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and comfortable working at elevated heights.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls equipment.
• Maintain CMMS and utilize SAP for completing purchase requisitions.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance across the manufacturing plant. This role collaborates closely with production and quality teams to ensure continuous operation and timely repairs.

Shift: 6pm - 6am rotating shift 2-2-3

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls equipment
• Work closely with production and quality teams to maintain production output
• Provide resources and support to help the engineering team execute projects efficiently throughout the plant
• Operation, troubleshoot, and repair of Steam, Refrigeration, and Wastewater systems
• Fabrication of components, tools and equipment
• Execute and complete PM (Preventative Maintenance) work without production interruption as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and Lead
• Direct actions as necessary to ensure safety
• Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System); work order entry, completions, requisitions, inventory
• Utilize SAP for completing Purchase requisitions
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience
• Experience working on and around Sanitary Systems
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment working with pumps, gearboxes, and steam traps
• Experience fabricating components, tools, and equipment; Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Boiler Experience – Blue or Black Seal Boiler License is a plus
• Desire and ability to learn about new and existing processing systems
• Ability to lift 50lbs and comfortable working at elevated heights
• Food Manufacturing and GMP Environment Experience preferred
• Ability to work on electrical systems preferred; motors, drives, PLC’s, temperature, flow and other control instruments and devices
• Stainless Steel and Sanitary Welding skills is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Physical Demands: Frequently lift up to 50 lbs, occasionally lift up to 75 lbs; occasional sitting, climbing/balancing, squatting, crawling, push/pull, and gripping; frequent stooping/twisting, kneeling, reaching, constant standing, walking, visual acuity (near/far)
• Environmental Conditions: Occasional exposure to uneven ground, working at heights, and biohazards; frequent exposure to excessive noise, extreme temperatures, dust/fumes; constant exposure to hazards and machinery
  
  

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?

Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You. This includes:

• Insurance coverage beginning the first of the month—no extra waiting period to get started
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility including a fully vested matching contribution
• Receive over 5 weeks total of paid time off within your first year of service
• Free life coaches, convenient onsite health exams, 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Puratos-paid insurance coverage to protect you and your family including Life and Disability insurance
  
  

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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