2nd Shift Mechanical Maintenance Technician – High-Speed Packaging & GMP

Join a dedicated team at a long-standing food manufacturing company that values its employees and fosters career growth. This full-time W-2 opportunity offers a consistent evening shift schedule with lucrative overtime possibilities. Located within a growing enterprise known for its employee-centric culture and high job satisfaction, you will be working in a clean and compliant food production environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of high-speed packaging and processing machinery through routine and preventive maintenance. Your expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as conveyor and drive maintenance, will be crucial. You will perform welding and metal fabrication to uphold equipment integrity while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and stringent safety protocols.

Collaborate with other shift operators and sanitation teams to maintain production flow, and leverage your skills in a supportive environment that promises long-term stability and rewarding daily overtime.

**Responsibilities:**
- Conduct complex mechanical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on swift-moving packaging machinery.
- Diagnose and service hydraulic circuits, pneumatic systems, and fluid distribution components.
- Maintain and repair conveyors and power transmission systems, ensuring maximum operational efficiency.
- Carry out TIG/MIG welding and necessary fabrications related to production equipment.
- Maintain compliance with sanitary and GMP standards, promoting a safe and hygienic working environment.

**Qualifications:**
- Minimum of three years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, preferably in a GMP-compliant food production setting.
- Proven skill in maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as conveyor systems.
- Demonstrated welding and fabrication abilities.
- U.S. work authorization and residence within a 45-minute commute to Jefferson, WI.

**Preferred Experience:**
- Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, or FDA regulations for sanitary food processing.
- Experience with machining and precision alignment tools adds a competitive edge.