Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Lactalis LAG•Belmont, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis American Group is hiring a 3rd shift Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Belmont, Wisconsin. This role involves working both independently and as part of a team to repair, install, adjust, and maintain production and packaging equipment, including servo-mechanical and electro-mechanically operated machinery. All work must be performed in a clean, sanitary manner suitable for a food manufacturing plant. Candidates must be available to work weekends.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Associate's Degree, Certificate or Apprenticeship, and/or equivalent experience
Previous electro-mechanical experience making repairs and improvements in a manufacturing setting is required
Stable and dependable work history is required
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of electronic equipment repair and PLC applications and programming
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Troubleshooting, critical thinking, and complex problem solving is a priority
Ability to perform routine maintenance on production and packaging equipment
Ability to work in a food industry or manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Personal qualities of tact and dependability
Possess good manual dexterity
Vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus)
Able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 50 pounds occasionally and 100 pounds with assistance
Able to stand for entire shift
Able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching, climbing)
Must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food or dairy manufacturing is preferred
The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, flexible and receptive to new ideas, down to earth and pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail.
He or she will also be capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, of managing stress and remaining calm under pressure, and be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills.
Will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity.

Responsibilities

Repair or maintain the operating condition of the equipment used in production and packaging of a dairy product
Align, fit, or assemble component parts and hardware, using hand or power tools
Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices
Perform preventive maintenance functions such as cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing parts as needed per scheduled maintenance
Operate newly repaired equipment to verify adequacy of repairs
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequence of assembly
Test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as electronic voltmeters
Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used in various areas of operation
Effectively communicate with operators, fellow maintenance staff, and supervision to perform required tasks
Record parts or materials used and ordered or requisition new parts or materials as necessary using Inventory management software