Electro-Mechanical Technician 2nd Shift

Position Overview

We can’t do what we do best – make great-tasting sausage products – unless our equipment is reliably running at its best. Members of our maintenance team keep our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical controls systems. You’ll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as we innovate and grow the business.

• Apply RCM techniques to improve performance of a variety of production equipment
• Perform maintenance of utility equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on various production and utility equipment and apply RCA techniques to improve and eliminate future problems
• Work on projects (i.e., machining, fabrication, capital projects and working with outside vendors)
• Help gather information to create technical equipment data for development of preventative maintenance information for SAP
• Assist with new equipment installation and/or equipment relocation
• Maintain facilities and equipment to meet Meadowside, OSHA and U.S.D.A. standards
• Be part of teams that implement ideas to improve uptime of plant equipment through equipment modifications, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance
• Member must be highly motivated with high expectations
• Preventive maintenance of all plant equipment
• Improve uptime on plant equipment through machine modification, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance
• Maintain all utility areas in a neat and orderly fashion

• Industrial maintenance experience is preferred
• Basic electrical experience/understanding is required (PLCs are a plus). Willingness to learn is essential
• Experience in ammonia refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning and steam generation (boiler) is a plus

• Basic electrical experience/understanding is required (PLCs are a plus). Willingness to learn is essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Basic computer skills required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English

• Ability to pass a pre‑employment, post‑offer drug screen, physical and background check

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.