Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to join our team! Schreiber Foods provides dairy favorites to people around the globe. At West Bend, we specialize in cream cheese – that meet our customers' needs and appeal to consumer tastes worldwide.

Starting Wage:
Up to $43.15 per hour (based on experience)

Shift premium of $1.00 per hour for second shift and $2.00 per hour for third shift.

$5,000 sign on bonus paid out within first year.

Shift/

Schedule:

2nd shift - 2 pm - 10 pm

3rd Shift - 10 pm-6 am

Overtime is expected and weekend work is likely. Overtime is paid on 8+ hours in a day, time and half paid on Saturdays and double time paid on Sundays.

Full Benefits Package Available:

• Health insurance available on date of hire (medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
• 401k Match: $ for $ on first 7%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Accrue up to 5 weeks of vacation (at 18 years of service)
• Health and wellness programs available (includes a HSA with company contributions of $1,200 per year based on medical plan elections and screening and up to $600 in wellness reimbursements).
• Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Tuition Assistance Program

Job Duties:

• Work with Leaders and fellow partners to ensure Food Safety and Partner Safety
• Record accurate data on maintenance reports and network maintenance programs
• Build experience by assisting other maintenance partners to ensure systems function at maximum efficiency
• Use multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, laptops and other diagnostic equipment to assist with troubleshooting and repair equipment breakdowns
• Complete routine assigned maintenance work orders under the guidance of qualified maintenance partner(s)
• Build a general knowledge of refrigeration, compressed air equipment, boiler and feed water systems
• Implement similar task functions e.g. obtain, measure, cut and position materials, select size, obtain tools and equipment.
• Assist with scaffolding, tearing down equipment, preparing foundations, moving and installing equipment, etc.
• Use measuring devices, hand in simple power tools incremental to operation.
• Perform general maintenance work, electrical systems, small machines, heating systems, plumbing, carpentry, etc as needed.
• Work is subject to final inspection and check.
• Attendance is an essential function.
• Incumbent will be expected to work on weekends to support production schedules and to perform preventative maintenance when necessary.

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Manufacturing experience
• Maintenance experience
• Passing score on Ramsey test

• 3-5 years manufacturing/maintenance experience
• Food manufacturing experience

• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly

• Secondary technical or vocational education in mechanics, electrical systems, or a related technical field
• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial or plant maintenance
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and maintenance documentation
• Practical knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance methods
• Basic computer skills for maintenance systems, documentation, and reporting
• Reliability, responsibility, and ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Willingness to work in physically demanding and operational plant environments

• A 401(k) plan with a generous, above market Schreiber match.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development…