Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift Hilbert - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Sargento Foods•Hilbert, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sargento is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Hilbert facility on 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The role supports safe, reliable manufacturing operations by maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment, promoting line uptime, and contributing to continuous improvement. The technician works with maintenance, production, operations, engineering, and other resources, and supports other shifts as needed. The technician uses predictive maintenance tools and procedures, documents findings, and takes measures to prevent equipment failures. They maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components, primarily on manufacturing equipment. Work is assigned and tracked through a computerized maintenance management system, and assignments must be completed within directed timeframes. The role also includes optimizing preventive maintenance tasks, investigating recurring failures, supporting root cause analysis, sharing effective repair and troubleshooting practices, and assisting with employee training. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and either at least three years of direct manufacturing experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance or an associate’s degree in a related technical discipline. The position requires strong technical proficiency, initiative, teamwork, and compliance with applicable Wisconsin industrial electrician licensing and continuing education criteria for Journeymen Maintenance Technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of direct manufacturing experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, or an associate’s degree in a related technical discipline.
High proficiency and mental and physical alertness.
Ability to work independently with resourcefulness, originality, and initiative.
Understanding of functional criteria for control systems, power systems, and electronic device selection.
Ability to work cooperatively and attentively as part of a team, interact positively, reinforce others, and lead by example.
Journeymen Maintenance Technicians must attend specified hours of relevant, accepted continuing education units in electrical codes and safety to remain current and comply with Wisconsin industrial electrician license criteria.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote a safe working environment, taking appropriate safety precautions and measures.
Maintain GMP knowledge and follow GMP practices.
Keep work areas clean and orderly, including reconciling tools.
Take ownership of assigned work while supporting operational safety, plant performance, and line uptime.
Follow established maintenance processes and standards.
Use predictive maintenance diagnostic tools and procedures, interpret and document results, and take appropriate measures to prevent failures.
Systematically troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic parts, primarily for manufacturing equipment.
Complete work order assignments through the computerized maintenance management system within the directed timeframes, and report requests for deviations through proper channels.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
Research and recommend improvements related to recurring failures, substandard manufacturing practices, and environmental compatibility.
Refine preventive maintenance plans based on findings, including task lists and maintenance frequency.
Support maintenance activities and projects for opposing shifts.
Coordinate with production as needed and communicate professionally and technically with maintenance, operations, engineering, and other resources to resolve equipment issues.
Share repair and troubleshooting discoveries that can help the team work more efficiently and safely.
Assist with training Maintenance Apprentices, Machine Specialists, and other employees, including validating work when required.
Maintain the minimum proficiency specified in the Maintenance Technician Skills Matrix.
Rotate through and understand all plant equipment functions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or plant engineer.