Maintenance Technician - Nights (6p-6a)

Lesaffre North America • Town of Brussels, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lesaffre is a global leader in fermentation, specializing in microorganisms for baking, taste, healthcare, and industrial biotechnology. With over 170 years of history, Lesaffre has a global presence with 11,000 employees across 96 nationalities and a turnover of 3 billion euros. The Red Star Yeast team, part of Lesaffre, provides high-performing yeast and related products to bakers and food manufacturers. Supported by Lesaffre and Archer Daniels Midland, and operating from modern facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA, and Dothan, AL, the team combines global expertise with local reliability to deliver innovative yeast solutions to the U.S. and Canadian markets. This role is for a Maintenance Technician on a rotating night shift schedule (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM).

Requirements

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field or 3-5 years' experience
• Must understand and be able to use complicated test equipment for diagnosis of hard-to-find problems with electrical circuits and equipment
• Ability to read and understand PLC logic and electrical diagrams or schematics
• Ability to locate, read, and comprehend equipment manuals and use the troubleshooting guide in manuals to resolve problems
• Willing and able to use a computer daily
• Familiar with different types of hand tools and be able to operate different types of power tools and lift equipment
• Possess basic mechanical skills and knowledge of mechanical systems
• Mechanically inclined to determine how a piece of equipment functions
• Required to be trained on and able to operate forklifts, man lifts, production equipment and power tools
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Able to handle critical decision-making responsibilities and deal with mental stress from occasional extended worked hours outside of regularly scheduled shift

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre’s safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate all mechanical and electrical equipment across Lesaffre’s Red Star campus, including motors, motor control centers, control panels, VFD units, HVAC systems, lighting, transformers, and capacitor bank systems.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate plant instruments such as pH probes, flow meters, pressure/level transmitters, and temperature probes.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate mechanical equipment including pumps, compressors, blowers, separators, automated packaging equipment, piping systems, valves, and fittings.
• Perform daily rounds to check critical equipment for proper operation.
• Complete weekly preventive maintenance (PM) tasks as scheduled, documenting work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues using PLC interface software and other diagnostic tools.
• Assist with electrical upgrades, equipment modifications, and control panel construction.
• Run conduit, pull conductors, and support equipment installation projects.
• Assist other technicians with inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Document all maintenance work in CMMS (MAPCON) and communicate progress via MS Outlook.
• Fill out PM report sheets and maintain accurate records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day one healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401k with 4% match & additional discretionary employer contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• 80 hours of vacation time and 48 hours of sick time annually
• Life insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree