Food Processing Equipment Reliability Technician

TekPro Engineering•Milwaukee, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Day-in-the-life TekPro has partnered with a successful food processor in Milwaukee to add a skilled maintenance professional to their team for the long term. Picture this: you arrive for 2nd shift, review the PM board, take a quick walk-through of the processing and packaging lines, and prioritize your plan. A conveyor needs alignment, a VFD throws a fault, a pneumatic actuator slows, and a HazCom audit is due—your expertise keeps production safe and on schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on training that equips you with the required skills.
1–5+ years maintaining packing/production machinery in the food industry.
Deep respect for safety rules and regulations and the discipline to follow them.
Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and proven electrical troubleshooting capability.
Comfort working with 120/208/240/480 voltage systems.

Responsibilities

Own the repair and upkeep of facility systems and processing/packaging machinery.
Carry out preventative (PM) maintenance tasks on company equipment to reduce unplanned downtime.
Diagnose and perform timely hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical repairs across the lines.
Repair plumbing to prevent water damage and return fixtures to full functionality.
Troubleshoot and work safely on electrical systems up to 480V, including 120/208/240/480 voltage.
Apply working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs to resolve controls-related issues.
Conduct hazardous communication (HazCom) audits and mitigate potential safety risks.
Maintain organized work areas and strong housekeeping practices.
Pitch in with other duties as assigned to support production goals.