Maintenance Technician

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This position will require a self-directed, team-oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in their work and is willing to accept total responsibility for plant equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance programs. Maintenance Mechanics will be responsible for a broad variety of equipment and system types, and must possess solid mechanical, electrical and maintenance welding skills, along with above average troubleshooting abilities.

Due to the high levels of efficiency and productivity expected from this plant, Maintenance Mechanics must be innovative and demonstrate a “Can Do” attitude and be willing to perform whatever tasks are necessary for the plant to meet its objectives.

Full time

WI Kenosha

Production Group

Maintenance Technician

Monday through Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm, some weekends

6819 77th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53142

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

$31.54 per hour plus $1 shift differential premium.

• Stock and locate spare parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform equipment modifications and rebuilds.
• Perform routine maintenance welding and minor fabrication.
• Perform general building maintenance.
• Responsible for ensuring equipment is properly maintained in order to manufacture safe, legal and quality product.
• Ensure that work areas are clean that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are fully complied with.
• Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas.
• Schedule and perform the following regular preventive maintenance:
• Flour system blowers, airlocks, diverter valves and sifters
• Change dust collector filter bags
• Presses, dryers, accumulators and strippers
• Die washer
• Short cut storage and distribution system
• Packaging machines, scales, code daters, printers, case packers and tapers
• Case lifts, conveyors, accumulators and palletizer
• Air compressors and dryers
• Boiler, circulating pumps and control valves
• Plant hot water system and general plumbing
• Be able to effectively communicate with team members to support a self-directed work environment.
• Use sound judgment in exercising caution to insure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Communicate effectively across all functions to insure efficient production levels.

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing