Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift (WI)

Golden Pet Manufacturing • Richfield, WI

24d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance on mechanical systems and machines, including disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration, in partnership with the Maintenance Supervisor. The role observes and tests machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using necessary testing equipment, and operates repaired equipment to verify that repairs are adequate. The technician also supports special projects, equipment installations, and routine maintenance; records repairs and materials used; orders parts and materials as necessary; consults facility floor plans and manufacturers’ manuals; examines equipment for defects and excessive wear; and uses various methods and procedures to install, align, repair, overhaul, and maintain machines and equipment. The position is located in Richfield, Wisconsin, and is listed as a third-shift role.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2–3 years of mechanical and electrical background.
• 2 years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience working in the pet food or food production industry.
• HACCP experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical systems and machines, including disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration, in partnership with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Observe and test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions using necessary testing equipment.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing special projects, equipment installations, and routine maintenance.
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of completed repairs.
• Record repairs, maintenance, parts, and materials used, and order new parts and materials as necessary.
• Refer to facility floor plans and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct equipment installation and operation.
• Examine parts and equipment for defects and excessive wear.
• Use a variety of methods, procedures, and techniques to lay out, install, align, repair, overhaul, and maintain machines and equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of premiums covered for employee-only plans.
• Six paid sick and mental health days.
• Employee Assistance Program and additional mental health benefits.
• 401(k) matching up to 3.5% of employee contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with company contributions funding retirement with company stock.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible expenses up to specified amounts.
• Company events, including team picnics and ice cream socials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed