Night Shift Maintenance Technician

gpac; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Career development opportunities

Modern automated facility

Job summary

gpac is seeking two Maintenance Technicians for a 6:00 PM–6:00 AM shift at a modern, highly automated dairy facility in Vernon County, WI. You will troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment, maintain packaging and automation systems, and ensure safe, efficient uptime in a 24/7 environment.

You should bring 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong PLC/VFD experience, and a hands-on approach to preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Manufacturing maintenance experience required; food & beverage experience strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and automated packaging equipment
• Hands-on experience maintaining pumps, conveyors, separators, and pasteurizers
• Familiarity with instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary process systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration, boilers, or wastewater systems is a plus
• Strong preventive maintenance and continuous improvement mindset
• Commitment to food safety and workplace safety
• Ability to work independently and effectively on a 6 PM-6 AM shift

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment throughout the facility
• Maintain highly automated production and packaging systems
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, VFDs, motors, controls, and automated equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability
• Maintain pumps, conveyors, separators, pasteurizers, and other processing equipment
• Support instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary processing systems
• Read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings
• Assist with plant utility systems and equipment
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and compliant production environment
• Partner with production and operations teams to minimize downtime
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and equipment reliability

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLCs/VFDs

Pumps/Conveyors/Pasteurizers

Schematics reading

Ammonia refrigeration

Job description

Maintenance Technician - 6 PM-6 AM

Location: Vernon County, WI

Positions Available: 2

Schedule: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM | Rotating schedule with every-other-weekend coverage

Employment Type: Hourly Pay: $26-$33/hour + shift premiums

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Relocation: No relocation support provided

About The Opportunity

We are seeking two skilled Maintenance Technicians to join a highly automated dairy manufacturing facility in Vernon County, WI.

This is a hands-on, multi-craft maintenance role supporting a 24/7 production environment. You'll play a critical role in keeping production, packaging, automation, and utility systems operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically and electrically skilled technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working with advanced automation, and making a direct impact on production uptime.

Schedule

Two Positions Are Available

• Position 1: Wednesday/Thursday + every other Friday-Sunday
• Position 2: Monday/Tuesday + every other weekend
• Shift: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM
• Weekend schedule rotates every other weekend

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment throughout the facility
• Maintain highly automated production and packaging systems
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, VFDs, motors, controls, and automated equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability
• Maintain pumps, conveyors, separators, pasteurizers, and other processing equipment
• Support instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary processing systems
• Read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings
• Assist with plant utility systems and equipment
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and compliant production environment
• Partner with production and operations teams to minimize downtime
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and equipment reliability

What We’re Looking For

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Manufacturing maintenance experience required; food & beverage experience strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and automated packaging equipment
• Hands‑on experience maintaining pumps, conveyors, separators, and pasteurizers
• Familiarity with instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary process systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration, boilers, or wastewater systems is a plus
• Strong preventive maintenance and continuous improvement mindset
• Commitment to food safety and workplace safety
• Ability to work independently and effectively on a 6 PM-6 AM shift

What’s in It for You?

• $26-$33/hour + shift premiums
• Full benefits package
• Advancement and career development opportunities
• Work in a modern, highly automated dairy manufacturing facility
• Exposure to advanced automation, robotics, and pasteurization technology
• Strong team-oriented culture
• A workplace that prioritizes quality, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to contribute to a company focused on sustainable and organic production

Why This Opportunity?

If you're a hands-on Maintenance Technician who enjoys solving problems, working with advanced manufacturing technology, and keeping production running at its best, this is an opportunity to build your career in a highly automated food manufacturing environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

No relocation support is available for this position.