Machine Operator - Maintenance Training Opportunity!

Machine Operator – Maintenance Training Opportunity

Pay: $20–$25/Hour | Day Shift | Benefits Included

South Central, Wisconsin - Career Opportunity!

More Than an Operator Job—Build Your Future in Maintenance!

Are you mechanically inclined and ready to take your manufacturing career to the next level? This is an opportunity to do more than operate machinery. Join a stable food manufacturing operation where the right candidate will receive hands-on training in machine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.

If you have manufacturing experience, enjoy working with equipment, and want to develop skills that can open doors to a future maintenance career, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Key Responsibilities

• Operate food manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently to meet production demands.

• Monitor equipment performance and product quality, identifying issues before they impact production.

• Perform basic machine adjustments and assist with troubleshooting equipment problems.

• Receive hands-on training in machine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and basic equipment repairs.

• Help identify and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.

• Follow all GMP, food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to support daily operations.

• Assist with additional plant duties as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of machine operator, production operator, or similar manufacturing experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in learning equipment maintenance.

• Comfortable working with manufacturing machinery, hand tools, and production equipment.

• Willingness to learn troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs.

• Dependable work history with a strong commitment to attendance and reliability.

• Team-oriented mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and following established procedures.

Schedule & Compensation

• Pay: $20–$25 per hour.

• Shift: Day shift starting at 6:00 AM.

• Hours: Typically 30–50 hours per week, depending on production needs and customer orders.

• Shift Length: Approximately 4–12 hours per shift.

• Benefits: Benefits package included.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Learn maintenance on the job: Gain practical experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repair.

• Build valuable technical skills: Develop the mechanical knowledge needed to advance your manufacturing career.

• Open the door to maintenance: A potential pathway for someone who wants to grow beyond machine operation.

• Work with an established food manufacturer: Join a production team where equipment reliability and quality matter.

• Earn while you learn: Receive hourly compensation while building hands-on maintenance experience.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you have manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, and the motivation to learn, this could be your chance to turn an operator position into a long-term career opportunity.

We're looking for someone who doesn't just want to run the equipment—but wants to understand how it works, how to keep it running, and how to become the go-to person when problems arise.

Apply Today! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.