Technician, Maintenance (3rd Shift)

Monogram Foods; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits after 30 days

Vacation accrual from first weekly pay

Job summary

MONOGRAM FOODS is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for the Plover, WI facility. The role is full-time on night shift (3rd shift) and requires inspecting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure safe operations.

Eligible for full benefits after 30 days, and vacation accrual begins with the first weekly paycheck. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and alignment of drive systems, motors, and controls in a food-production

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical college or 2 years in manufacturing preferred.
• Must be 18+ to work for MONOGRAM.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively; perform basic math.
• Industrial electrical and instrumentation principles in PLC servo systems, drives, motors, etc.
• Experience with conveyors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical controls.
• Knowledge of GMPs and SQF audits is valuable.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting of bearings, belts, sprockets, and gear reducers.
• Ability to work in diverse environments and wear PPE per OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantle devices to access and replace defective parts.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and wear.
• Adjust functional parts and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective components and test performance.
• Lubricate, clean, and maintain equipment and tools.
• Perform preventative maintenance across departments.
• Follow safety programs including lock out tag out.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Math proficiency

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Technical college education (2 yrs) or equivalent

Tools

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Industrial electrical systems

Power transmission & drives

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Job description

Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Plover, WI 54467
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: 3rd Shift

Eligible for full benefits after 30 days – Start earning vacation with first weekly paycheck.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices
• Lubricate and clean parts
• Start devices to test their performance
• Repair electrical equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance throughout all departments
• Ensure facility and workplace activities are in compliance with applicable governmental and safety guidelines as directed by QA and Safety Coordinator
• Must follow all safety-required programs including lock out tag out
• Notify parts department or Team Leader of needed parts
• Ability to perform duties both outside and inside in varying conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold and wet and/or humid, etc.
• Disassemble mechanical equipment, identify/worn parts, replace, reassemble, and test
• Work with enthusiasm and always carries tools when out in the production environment
• Clean tools and uses proper documentation
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards and good manufacturing practices
• Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as provided
• Perform other duties as required or directed
• Take all opportunities for company offered training
• Must be flexible and able to work overtime and weekends

This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. Technical college education or equivalent 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or related field preferred.
• The candidate must be 18 years of age to work for MONOGRAM.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Must have industrial electrical and instrumentation principles in programmable logic control servo systems, frequency drives, AC/DC motors, brake clutches and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Industrial experience with conveyors, power transmission systems, drives and preventative maintenance and background in pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls (120v and 24v) 3 phase power.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting bearings, belts, sheaves, sprockets, chains and gear reducers and proper alignment of these drive devices.
• Experience in the food industry and knowledge of GMP’s and SQF audits would be valuable.
• Technical understanding, equipment maintenance, power tools, attention to detail.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment and a diverse workforce.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Regularly required to push/pull/move 50 lbs. or more. Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to service equipment.
• Must be able to detect/trouble shoot and operate motorized and heavy equipment.
• Able to work in environmental conditions, inside and outside to include cold temperatures.
• Regularly required to operate/move machinery, must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Frequently position self to maintenance/service equipment, including under or over equipment.
• Required to use all personal protective equipment provided by the company in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Quality, safety minded, reliable, precise, and self-motivated.