Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

Foremost Farms USA•Lancaster, WI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

YOUR FUTURE IS WITH FOREMOST! Our Lancaster plant proudly produces high-quality Cheddar cheese and whey products. Production Associates here play an extremely important role in the seven-day-a-week operations, providing support in cheese making, whey processing, packaging, and sanitation duties as we develop these key products. Schedules for this position may vary and could include days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. JOB DUTIES: As a Maintenance Technician in Lancaster, you'll be responsible for keeping manufacturing equipment in top working condition for one of our plants. Responsibilities include:

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to pass a general maintenance exam
Willing to use a forklift (training is provided)
Able to lift up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
Must be detail oriented
Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment
Participation in team environment

Nice To Haves

Food processing experience preferred, or experience maintaining manufacturing equipment
Electro-Mechanical Technology degree or related education desired
Experience with ammonia systems, welding, boilers, cooling towers, pumps and motors, electrical
Able to read and understand standard operating procedures
Prior PLC experience is helpful, programming and troubleshooting
Knowledge of GMP's and OSHA is highly desirable
Experience with single phase and three phase power

Responsibilities

Installing motors and pumps
Stainless steel welding
Maintaining ammonia refrigeration equipment
Boiler operation
Preventative maintenance and electrical troubleshooting
Work with pneumatics, instrumentation, HVAC, record keeping, and more

Benefits

On-the-job training
Paid vacation and holidays; premium pay for working holidays
401(k) with a generous company contribution
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
Life and disability insurance
Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
Employee Assistance Program
Referral program
Advancement opportunities!
Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the area, because you and your family matter. Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. Employees pay less than $75/month for single coverage and less than $180/month for family coverage, with low annual deductibles ($250/$500) to ensure financial security.