Maintenance Technician - Night Shift
About The Position
Grande is now hiring for our brand-new state-of-the-art facility located in Chilton; an exciting opportunity to be part of building something from the ground up! We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to help ensure the smooth operation of our production and facility equipment. In this hands-on role, you’ll handle a wide range of responsibilities including preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. You’ll operate tools such as welders, forklifts, and scissor lifts, and use maintenance software (CMMS) to manage work orders, parts usage, and repair tracking. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help keep our operations running efficiently and safely. In addition to maintenance work, you’ll play a key role in continuous improvement by diagnosing equipment issues, updating SOPs and PM schedules, and recommending process enhancements for safety, quality, and cost savings. You’ll ensure compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, USDA, etc.), maintain a clean and organized workspace, and collaborate with vendors and fellow Associates. If you’re proactive problem solver ready to make an impact and grow your career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, join us at the starting line of this exciting new venture. Apply today and help shape the future of dairy manufacturing at Grande!
Requirements
- High School or GED
- Ability and willingness to learn advanced mechanical and electrical technical skills
- Math and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Mechanical knowledge (machine guarding, drive belt installation & alignment, seal replacements, etc.)
- Pneumatic & hydraulic knowledge (replace and repair; check valves; filter assembly, etc.)
- Demonstrated knowledge of PLC and/or proficiency in program editing.
- Electrical concepts (demonstrated knowledge of control wiring, programming and operation of various control panels, transducers, machines, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Prior mechanical or electrical maintenance experience and/or training in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred.
- Welding of stainless-steel knowledge desirable
Responsibilities
- Preventative maintenance
- Equipment repairs
- Troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Operate tools such as welders, forklifts, and scissor lifts
- Use maintenance software (CMMS) to manage work orders, parts usage, and repair tracking
- Diagnosing equipment issues
- Updating SOPs and PM schedules
- Recommending process enhancements for safety, quality, and cost savings
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, USDA, etc.)
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Collaborate with vendors and fellow Associates
Benefits
- Low-cost onsite clinics.
- Free onsite fitness center.
- Free healthy snacks throughout the facility.
- Health and wellness reimbursement program.
- Associate cheese purchasing program.
- Two-year mentorship program.
- Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
