Shift Maintenance Mechanic - Food-Processing Equipment Expert

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Shift Maintenance Mechanic to install, maintain, and repair vegetable processing, water supply, and waste-disposal equipment to support continuous plant operations.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to work independently, and 10+ years of related experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, pipefitting, bearing installation, vibration pumps, and GMPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years of related mechanical experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install food-processing machinery and related systems.
• Perform maintenance work with minimal supervision.
• Assist the shift electrician as needed.
• Support and comply with Plant Safety and Food Safety Programs.
• Maintain equipment to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Skills

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Power transmission systems

Pipe & tube fitting

Bearing installation & lubrication

Vibratory equipment & pumps

Precision alignment & measurement

Equipment installation & troubleshoot

Basic electronics

GMPs knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

10+ years mechanical experience

Job description

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Shift Maintenance Mechanic to install, maintain, and repair vegetable processing, water supply, and waste-disposal equipment to support continuous plant operations.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to work independently, and 10+ years of related experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, pipefitting, bearing installation, vibration pumps, and GMPs.