2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Great Lakes Cheese • Wausau, WI

9d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I ensures maximum operating efficiency by maintaining and repairing machines and equipment in production and facility areas. The position responds to production issues, maintains equipment and preventive-maintenance records, and creates requisitions for equipment and supplies. The technician may also assist other maintenance personnel and perform other responsibilities assigned by the manager.

Employees are expected to follow stated safety policies and procedures and to produce goods in accordance with customer and consumer quality expectations, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the policies and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program.

The work involves repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50–60°F. It requires standing and walking constantly; frequent handling, reaching, gripping, lifting, pulling, carrying, and pushing; and handling product weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of maintenance experience and/or training.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of food manufacturing experience.
• SAP experience.
• Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as required.
• Perform assignments and job tasks according to stated safety policies and procedures.
• Produce products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and the Safe Quality Food Program policies and procedures, meeting customer and consumer quality and value expectations.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED