Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

• Department:
  Operations

At Link Snacks
, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Links, Lorissa’s Kitchen, Golden Island, BiFi, and Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participant in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

The maintenance technician’s role is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. The technician maintains and repairs building and equipment, carrying out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage start‑up to ensure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Diagnose equipment defects and perform necessary repairs.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot machinery, ovens, mechanical lift trucks, and facilities problems to support production and efficiency.
• Operate machinery safely, including a band saw, break press, mill, lathe, grinder, and other equipment.
• Inspect machines and equipment for compliance with operational standards.
• Maintain all areas of the shop, boiler room, and the interior and exterior of the plant.
• Troubleshoot electrical functions such as motors, controls, PLCs, and basic wiring.
• Consult with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommend improvements.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with inventory control of tools and parts.
• Operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery‑changer, and stock picker.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Safety

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; use LOTO and wear PPE.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead, foreman, supervisor, or manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and functioning properly.
• Know occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Rotating Schedule

• Week 1:
  Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM
• Week 2:
  Wednesday and Thursday 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM

Required Education
:
High school diploma or GED.

Required Experience
: 1‑5 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred
:

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing.
• Facility maintenance experience.
• Industrial mechanical experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical safety practices.
• Prior knowledge of food processing equipment.
• Troubleshooting of 120/240/480 V 3‑ph systems.
• Troubleshooting PLCs and frequency drives.
• Welding (MIG and TIG).
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in machining or electrical.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
:

• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine breakdown, preventive maintenance, and other maintenance related reports.
• Intermediate verbal communication in English.
• Perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
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