Food Plant Maintenance Technician (Night Shift | 2-2-3 Schedule)

BRC

Warrens, WI

Pay: $35-$36/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Summary**

Join our dynamic food manufacturing team as a Food Plant Maintenance Technician on the night shift, operating on a 2-2-3 schedule that promotes work-life balance and consistency. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of industrial equipment and systems to ensure smooth production operations. Your expertise will help optimize equipment performance, minimize downtime, and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality in our facility. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for technical problem-solving, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in industrial maintenance within the food manufacturing industry.

**Duties**

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, mixers, packaging machines, HVAC systems, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues using schematics, blueprints, multimeters (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter), and other precision measuring instruments.
• Diagnose complex electrical systems including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial control panels, high voltage and low voltage circuits.
• Conduct equipment repairs such as welding (stick welding), electrical repairs, component replacements, and calibration to ensure optimal operation.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to document work orders, track maintenance history, and schedule preventive tasks.
• Operate field service tools like scissor lifts safely to access elevated or hard-to-reach equipment for repairs or inspections.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime by providing timely troubleshooting support and technical guidance.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, safety checks, schematics readings, and repair procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.

**Skills**

• Extensive experience working in manufacturing facilities with a strong understanding of industrial maintenance practices.
• Proficiency with CMMS software for work order management and maintenance tracking.
• Solid knowledge of HVAC/R systems along with experience reading electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Skilled in troubleshooting electrical systems using voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters; capable of diagnosing high voltage and low voltage issues.
• Hands-on experience with equipment repair techniques including welding (stick welding), hydraulic repairs, pneumatic system troubleshooting, and mechanical adjustments.
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial electrician practices, and engineering troubleshooting methods.
• Ability to operate field service equipment such as scissor lifts safely while adhering to safety protocols.
• Strong analysis skills combined with customer service orientation to effectively resolve issues while maintaining positive interactions with team members.
• Knowledge of industrial mechanic concepts including hydraulics, pneumatics, schematics reading, electrical systems diagnostics, and maintenance best practices.
• Excellent communication skills in English for clear documentation and team collaboration.

This role offers an energetic environment where your technical expertise directly impacts production efficiency! We are committed to supporting your growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a safety-first culture that values your contributions every day.

Pay: $35.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person