Night Shift Maintenance Technician

Great Lakes Cheese; Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production sector is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to ensure operational efficiency. In this role, you will maintain production equipment, respond to urgent requests, and contribute to safety and quality practices. Ideal candidates should have an Associate's degree, a robust background in maintenance, with experience in manufacturing processes and electrical systems. Join us to support a high-quality production environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of maintenance experience or training required.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to weld and troubleshoot PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production line issues and maintain equipment.
• Create requisitions for parts and maintain preventative maintenance records.
• Implement permanent solutions to identified problems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical systems

Welding (TIG, MIG)

Computer skills

Manufacturing processes

Education

Associate's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician III ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of machines and equipment in production and facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production line issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of parts and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Advance knowledge to maintain electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment.
• Identify problem areas and address with permanent solutions
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or commensurate experience.
• 3 years of maintenance experience and/or training or more.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Advanced electrical knowledge/training.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to weld. (TIG, MIG and Stick).
• Advanced knowledge of PLCs and ability to troubleshoot these systems.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Three years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or more.
• Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.
• SAP experience.

Working Conditions • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands. • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying. • Product weight: up to 50 lbs. • Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.