Maintenance Technician IV
About The Position
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is hiring a hands-on Maintenance Technician IV to support equipment reliability, production efficiency, and facility maintenance at its New London dairy manufacturing operation. The technician will troubleshoot complex equipment issues, perform advanced repairs, and help keep production running safely and efficiently across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems. The role includes emergency repairs, equipment rebuilds, preventative maintenance, equipment installations and upgrades, and maintenance of production machinery and facility systems. The technician uses schematics and PLC interfaces to diagnose issues, documents work orders and repairs, collaborates with production teams and department leaders, and shares expertise with other maintenance team members. Work must follow established safety, food safety, quality, and sanitation standards. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM. It is based in a food manufacturing facility and involves indoor and outdoor work, exposure to noise, temperature changes, humidity, and varying weather, and physical activity including repetitive lifting of 50+ pounds, standing and moving for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, and working at heights and in confined spaces. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
- Experience with industrial equipment, HVAC, plumbing, fabrication, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize repairs, and solve complex technical problems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds repetitively, stand and move for extended periods, bend, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Successfully complete a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or building trades.
- Understanding of food manufacturing processes and sanitation standards.
- Experience with PLCs and industrial automation.
- Experience with three-phase electrical systems.
- Experience with welding and fabrication.
- Experience with robotics and equipment diagnostics.
- Experience with steam systems and boilers.
- Experience with clean-in-place (CIP) systems.
- Experience in dairy or food manufacturing.
- Pursue or maintain a Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Electrician license as part of professional development.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Perform emergency repairs, equipment rebuilds, and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Diagnose equipment issues using electrical and mechanical schematics and PLC interfaces.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and improvements.
- Maintain production machinery and facility systems while documenting work orders and repairs.
- Partner with production teams and department leaders to resolve equipment issues and improve performance.
- Share knowledge and help develop the skills of other maintenance team members.
- Follow established safety, food safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Training, cross-training, and opportunities to expand technical skills and advance a career.
- Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
