Senior Maintenance Technician — Flexible Hours, Factory

Briess Industries; Town of Waterloo (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Briess Industries in Waterloo, WI seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician to lead daily maintenance activities at our grain roasting facility. The role covers troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

The position offers flexible hours (full-time, part-time possible) with focus on reliability and ongoing equipment improvements. Experience in manufacturing maintenance with PLCs and automation is ideal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (food or regulated industry a plus).
• Industry-specific technical training or certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance tasks and coordinate work orders.
• Perform complex troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Ensure safety, food safety, and regulatory compliance in all activities.
• Document work orders, track equipment history, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership, coordination

Troubleshooting

PLCs & automation

Schematics & blueprints

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED; technical degree or cert preferred

Job description

Briess Industries in Waterloo, WI seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician to lead daily maintenance activities at our grain roasting facility. The role covers troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

The position offers flexible hours (full-time, part-time possible) with focus on reliability and ongoing equipment improvements. Experience in manufacturing maintenance with PLCs and automation is ideal.