Maintenance Technician or Electromechanical Technician

About Us

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin;

and we’re looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

Job Title
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Maintenance Technician or Electro-Mechanical Technician

Position Type
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Full time

Classification
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Non-Exempt

Starting Pay: $29.63 - $35.63/hour, based on education and years of experience, plus a $1.75/hour shift differential, double-time pay on Sundays and holidays, and 1.5x overtime pay. Earn an additional $1.00/hour for each certification obtained (e.g., advanced welding, steamfitter, or pipefitter certifications).

3rd Shift: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM, working every 5th weekend. Rotating holiday schedule.

Foremost Farms is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians and Electro-Mechanical Technicians to support the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our production equipment and facility systems. These roles play a critical part in minimizing downtime, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring safe, high-quality operations.

Candidates may be considered for a Maintenance Technician I, II, or III or Electro-Mechanical Technician role based on experience and technical expertise.

Maintenance Technician

• Focuses on broad mechanical maintenance and facility support across multiple systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, valves, power transmission systems, and industrial equipment
• Install, align, dismantle, and relocate machinery and equipment
• Perform welding, fabrication, and basic carpentry to support operations
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Utilize CMMS to document work and manage parts inventory

Key Responsibilities

• Focuses on advanced electrical systems, controls, and automation
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, PLCs, motors, drives, and control panels
• Install and maintain AC/DC motors, VFDs, and motion control equipment
• Interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Perform electrical installations and major system repairs
• Support automation, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with engineering and production on complex system issues

• Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues
  
  Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash standards
• Maintain accurate records in CMMS and complete work orders
• Support inventory control and parts ordering
• Communicate equipment status and maintenance updates
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Support and mentor team members as needed

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Technical degree or certification preferred
• Strong mechanical background including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical troubleshooting, and welding/fabrication
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance tools
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or related technical field required.
• Strong experience with electrical systems, PLCs, and automation
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, VFDs, and instrumentation

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Exposure to noise, temperature changes, and moving equipment
• Availability for overtime, weekends, and on-call support as needed

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for extra support when you need it
• Daily pay option - get paid when you want!
• Plenty of opportunities to advance your career

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age,…