Maintenance Mechanic- Ripon WI

Maintenance Mechanic (Warehouse) – Direct Hire

Location: Ripon, WI

Openings: 1 Warehouse Mechanic

Pay: $28.00–$34.00/hr

Candidates must be comfortable working outside of a traditional 9–5 schedule. Must be strong in Maintenance Mechanic aptitude with strong tenure and relevant experience!

• Off-Season:5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• Start time typically around 2:00pm
• Peak Season (Late October – December):2-shift operation
• Hours vary based on order volume and shipping demand

The 2:00PM start is for when we are on 8 HR shifts, when things pick up and we go to overtime the start times change :

9 HR – 3:00pm
-11:30

10 HR – 4:00pm – 12:30am

12 HR – 5:30pm - 5:30am

Overtime is based on orders and labeling needs. Usually starts picking up around late July – August.

A long-standing food manufacturing facility in Ripon, WI is hiring a Maintenance Mechanics to support warehouse operations.

This is a canning facility with over 100 years of operation, running a semi-automated production environment focused on vegetables such as green beans and carrots. The plant expands significantly during peak season, and maintenance plays a critical role in keeping operations running.

This role is best suited for someone who is hands‑on, adaptable, and comfortable working in a seasonal, high‑demand production environment where schedules and workload shift throughout the year.

• Perform daily maintenance on plant or warehouse equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues during production
• Maintain and rebuild:
• Chains, sprockets, and gearboxes
• Bearings and power transmission systems
• Conveyors, pumps, and motors
• Support preventative maintenance and equipment overhauls
• Respond to breakdowns and minimize downtime during production runs
• Maintain repair logs and documentation
• Follow all safety and housekeeping standards

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Strong mechanical knowledge of:
• Basic hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment in a live production environment
• Welding, machining, or fabrication experience preferred
• PLC exposure preferred but not required
• Open to candidates from manufacturing, automotive, military, construction, or similar backgrounds
• Starting pay: $28.00/hr
• Up to $34.00/hr based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

• This plant operates with a seasonal production cycle, with peak activity from July through September and continued demand through the fall.
• Maintenance work is highly hands‑on and learned on the floor during production
• Strong performers tend to stay long‑term, with many maintenance employees having extended tenure at the facility

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, solving real‑time problems, and being a key part of keeping production running.