Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift Hilbert - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Sargento Foods Inc•Town of Woodville, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components, primarily on manufacturing equipment. The technician uses predictive maintenance diagnostic tools and procedures, interprets and documents results, and takes steps to prevent equipment failures. Work orders and task assignments are managed through a computerized maintenance management system and must be completed within assigned timeframes, with deviations reported through proper channels. The role supports safe operations, plant performance, and production-line uptime while following maintenance standards, GMP practices, and strict housekeeping requirements, including tool reconciliation. The technician contributes to continuous improvement and root cause analysis, recommends improvements for recurring failures or substandard practices, and refines preventive maintenance plans based on findings. The position also supports other shifts and maintenance projects, collaborates with production, operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, shares troubleshooting knowledge, and assists with training apprentices, machine specialists, and other employees. The technician is expected to rotate through and understand plant equipment functions and maintain proficiency in the skills defined for the position. This is a third-shift position, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The posting advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of direct manufacturing experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, or an associate 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, interact positively, reinforce others, demonstrate a team-oriented attitude, and lead by example.
Journeymen Maintenance Technicians must attend specified hours of relevant and accepted continuing education units in electrical codes and safety to maintain current compliance with State of Wisconsin Industrial Electrician license criteria.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote a safe working environment and take appropriate safety precautions.
Maintain GMP knowledge and practices and keep work areas clean, including reconciling tools.
Follow established maintenance processes and standards while supporting operational safety, plant performance, and line uptime.
Use predictive maintenance diagnostic tools and procedures, interpret and document results, and take appropriate steps to prevent failures.
Systematically troubleshoot, repair, and replace in-kind mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic parts, primarily for manufacturing equipment.
Perform assigned tasks through the computerized maintenance management system and complete work orders within the directed timeframe; report required deviations through proper channels.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis; research and suggest improvements for recurring failures and substandard manufacturing practices.
Optimize and refine preventive maintenance plans based on findings, including frequency and task lists.
Support opposing shifts and maintenance-related activities or projects.
Interact with the production team as needed.
Share discoveries about repair and troubleshooting techniques that can help the team work more efficiently and safely.
Assist in training Maintenance Apprentices, Machine Specialists, and other employees, including validating work performed as required.
Communicate professionally and technically with maintenance, operations, engineering, and other resources to resolve machine-related issues and keep equipment in peak operating condition.
Maintain the minimum proficiency defined by the Maintenance Technician Skills Matrix.
Rotate through and understand all equipment functions in the plant.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor and/or plant engineer.