Mechanic Technician - Processing

''•Wisconsin Rapids, WI

22d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician – Processing maintains, modifies, and occasionally designs equipment layouts, estimates costs, and builds plant equipment under slight supervision. The role is responsible for the mechanical and electrical care, maintenance, and operability of associated equipment in accordance with safety, quality, specifications, federal guidelines, and company policies. The technician operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains mechanical, electrical, and automated plant systems; performs scheduled and emergency maintenance; and documents work in the CMMS. The position also supports food safety, maintains clean repair areas, and collaborates with team members. This role is based in a manufacturing environment and is scheduled for third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with alternating weekends. A shift differential is offered. The work environment may include loud noise, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration. Duties involve prolonged standing, walking, communication, and sensory tasks, as well as handling objects, climbing, balancing, and movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The role requires visual capabilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic and/or State Mechanical Journeyman certification, or equivalent experience and demonstrated competency.
Basic electrical knowledge, supported by electrical/instrumentation tech school credits, on-the-job training, millwright coursework from 2008 or later, or equivalent experience and demonstrated competency.
Demonstrated safe working practices with 480-volt three-phase power.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, control wiring, PLCs, VFDs, and servos; ability to troubleshoot and replace components, interpret VFD faults, and set up codes on coders. Advanced system installation or programming is not part of the role.
Own tools necessary to perform related tasks safely.
Strong ability to interpret mechanical and electrical prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams relevant to the field.
Ability to learn continuously and adapt quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
Technical proficiency and comfort with digital tools, including accurate data entry.
Clear communication with all organizational levels; ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions and independently complete necessary documentation in English.
Attention to detail, with a focus on product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
Physical capability to meet job requirements, including frequent bending and lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles.
Positive, team-focused attitude; adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills; and ability to make effective, logical decisions independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Promote job safety, participate in developing plant safety goals and policies, and maintain compliance with OSHA and NEC/70E codes.
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and automated plant systems using specialized tools and technical expertise.
Perform assigned and emergency maintenance tasks, including lubrication and electrical work, and respond efficiently to trouble calls.
Complete required reports, work orders, and records accurately in the CMMS system, maintaining documentation and supporting quality processes.
Clean repair areas appropriately to meet food safety guidelines.
Collaborate with team members and provide technical support as needed.
Maintain, modify, and occasionally design equipment layouts, estimate costs, and build plant equipment.