Weekend Maintenance Technician (6am-6pm)

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc is seeking a Weekend Maintenance Technician to uphold equipment performance on 6am-6pm shifts. Responsibilities include promptly addressing production line issues, performing maintenance, logging preventive activities, and ordering parts to sustain operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of maintenance experience, with OSHA familiarity and basic computer skills benefiting execution.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required for this role.
• 1 year of maintenance experience or training preferred.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and safety regulations (OSHA).
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Entry level knowledge of production machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate line issue attention.
• Maintain production equipment and preventive maintenance records.
• Create requisitions for parts and supplies to keep equipment running.
• Identify problems and implement permanent solutions.
• Adhere to safety policies, procedures, and GMP/ SQF guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Decision making

Entry-level readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding (TIG, MIG, Stick)

Mechanical systems knowledge

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Electrical systems understanding

Forklift operation

Job description

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Weekend Maintenance Technician (6am-6pm)

The Weekend Maintenance Technician I, II, III, or IV will ensure maximum operating efficiency through the repair of machines and equipment in production and facility. The assigned level will depend on experience, qualifications, and work history.

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.
• 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

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of maintenance experience and /or training or more.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Entry level experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 5 years of maintenance experience and/or training or more.
• Extensive understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Extensive electrical knowledge/training.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to weld. (TIG, MIG and Stick)

Working Conditions

• Frequent lifting, transporting, and staging of material that weighs up to 55 pounds from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, or shoulder-to-overhead.
• Frequent pushing/pulling of material on carts.
• Off shift work, weekends, and overtime required.
• Powered industrial vehicles, such as forklifts/tow motors or scissor lifts, are required in order to accomplish daily tasks in a variety of spaces, including spaces with limited space and low lighting.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with a temperature range from 30 – 100 degrees F.
• Troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance may require bending/kneeling/crawling while handling diagnostic devices and tools in order to access the equipment.
• Various types of PPE are required to prevent exposure to hazardous materials, to reduce the risk of injury, and/or to protect the quality of our product.
• Work is performed in a variety of areas, at different heights, where it may be necessary to ascend/descend stairs & ladders.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Nearest Major Market: La Crosse
Nearest Secondary Market: Winona