Maintenance Technician; 2nd Shift

Senior Maintenance Technician Job Details

Shift: Second Shift (2nd shift start around 2 pm and work 9–12 hrs. per shift depending on the day)

Employment Type:

Full‑time | Direct‑Hire

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

• Typical end time:
  Approximately 11:00 PM–12:00 AM (9–12‑hour shifts depending on production needs)
• Monday through Saturday
• The maintenance team regularly works 6–7 days per week depending on business needs.
• A consistent Monday–Saturday schedule is required.
• During plant shutdowns, major maintenance projects, or production demands, employees may be required to work a seventh day (Sunday).

Hourly rate: $37.55 – $39.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permitted by applicable law.

• Overtime paid after 8 hours worked per day
• Shift differential included in second‑shift compensation

An established food manufacturing company in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Technician to join its second‑shift maintenance team.

This senior‑level position is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance improvements, and technical leadership within the maintenance department. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime, mentoring fellow technicians, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industrial maintenance professional seeking long‑term career stability, outstanding benefits, weekly pay, and premium overtime opportunities.

• Lead advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC‑controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS system.
• Mentor maintenance technicians by sharing technical knowledge, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
• Partner with supervisors, planners, and project teams to prioritize maintenance activities and planned shutdowns.
• Promote safe work practices while maintaining a clean and organized maintenance environment.
• Support additional maintenance projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Demonstrated success troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment
• Strong working knowledge of reading electrical and mechanical schematics
• Experience improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Strong root cause analysis and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while providing technical leadership to other maintenance personnel
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Food manufacturing experience
• Previous mentoring or maintenance leadership experience
• Experience supporting reliability or continuous improvement initiatives
• Optional Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with a 100% employer match up to 5.5%
• Wellness and Health Club Incentives

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.