Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

The maintenance technician will be responsible for maintaining slicing, packaging, and press machinery/equipment. The focus is on supporting the production of food products such as sliced fruit and juices. This role requires mechanical and electrical proficiency to effectively support the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on machinery and equipment including slicers, packaging machines, and presses.
• Conduct mechanical repairs on components such as conveyors, belts, bearings, gears, and pumps.
• Execute electrical repairs including work on single/3 phase motors, fuses, relays, and voltage ranging from 120-480V.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and engage in preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure the machinery operates efficiently and safely.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in pneumatics, mechanical repair, and motors.
• Experience with 3 phase electrical systems and hydraulics.
• 5+ years in food manufacturing and refrigeration experience.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Skill in PLC troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with machine building and fabrication is a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of GMP standards and ability to work with safety equipment such as hair nets, beard nets, smocks, steel toes, and safety glasses.
• Possession of personal tools is necessary.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a clean and organized environment within a family-owned company that values its employees and fosters a supportive workplace culture.

The position operates on a 1st shift from 6 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, in a GMP environment. The role requires wearing safety gear and does not involve ammonia refrigeration.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.