Technician Maintenance (Salm)

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Denmark (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC is seeking a Technician Maintenance (Salm) to perform mechanical and basic electrical maintenance on production and facility equipment in a USDA-regulated environment. The role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and following safety and quality standards.

You will diagnose issues, read equipment manuals, and perform maintenance across boilers, ammonia systems, HVAC, pumps and conveyors while coordinating with the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in mechanical/ electro-mechanical technology preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; USDA-regulated environment preferred.
• PLC, boiler, ammonia refrigeration and HVAC experience preferred.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and schematics; strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production machines and facility equipment including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals and work requests to perform required maintenance.
• Perform basic machinist and welding duties as needed.
• Monitor boiler, ammonia systems, pump systems and HVAC systems; adjust as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Forklift certified

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (preferred)

Craft apprenticeship (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Career Opportunities: Technician Maintenance (Salm) (53793)

Requisition ID53793-Posted09/02/2026-Maintenance

Performs diverse mechanical maintenance activities and basic electrical activities to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive maintenance systems and processes to support the company operations, maintaining compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production machines and components and the facility's equipment, performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic trouble shooting and maintenance repairs as needed.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production to minimize down time, diagnosing problems, replacing or repairing parts, testing and making adjustments.
• Perform regular scheduled Preventive Maintenance on machines, equipment, components, and plant facilities.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work requests to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform basic machinist and welding duties as needs dictate.
• Complete periodic checks and make adjustments to the boiler and ammonia systems.
• Monitor the pump systems; adjust pH, check drives and switches.
• Check forklift and lift batteries; check water levels in batteries and adjust as needed. ;
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Monitor the HVAC system; complete preventive maintenance, change filters, clean coils as needed.
• Check air compressors and vacuum compressors.
• Maintain facility plumbing for restrooms and kitchen/lunch room areas.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required without fail.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

This position typically requires a high school diploma/GED. An Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology, Electro-mechanical Technology or related field is preferred, or completion of a craft apprenticeship.

Experience

. If non-degreed, an equivalent number of years of training and production maintenance experience are required. A minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required, preferably in a USDA-regulated environment, and with broad hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical and industrial skills application. PLC, boiler, ammonia refrigeration system, and HVAC experience is preferred. Previous exposure to power systems, AC frequency drives, gearboxes, chain and belt drives, and pumps is also preferred.

Skills

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and with changing environmental conditions. Must be highly motivated and able to work independently. Must have demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities, and be able to effectively manage multiple priorities. Must be forklift certified, or have the ability to achieve certification upon placement in the position.

Other Requirements

Communication Skills
Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to read and interpret schematics.

Computer Skills
Must have basic computer proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook. Previous experience with AutoCAD or Sold Works for generating and/or editing schematics and mechanical drawings is preferred.

Mathematical Skills
Must have basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Must possess strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit and talk or hear. The partner is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, with repetitive motions of hands, arms and shoulders. The partner must regularly lift up to 50# and periodically lift and/or move up to 75 #. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. There is a wide variation of temperatures ranging from 35° F to 100° F in the various work areas. The work environment is wet and slippery most times, and the noise level in the production work environment is usually loud. Maintenance Partners are required to wear frocks, hairnets, hearing protection, and EH-rated composite toed slip-resistant footwear at all times on the production floor. Gloves, goggles, and face shield may be required at different times in the course of the work being performed.

Benefits and Compensation

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.