Maintenance Mechanic
Cambria, WI | Full-Time | Direct Hire
$28.00 – $34.00/hr + Overtime + Full Benefits
This Maintenance Mechanic role supports a highly automated food manufacturing facility producing canned vegetable products at scale. The plant runs a mix of steady off-season maintenance and high-intensity production during peak harvest months.
You will be part of a hands-on maintenance team responsible for keeping production running, troubleshooting issues in real time, and supporting equipment reliability across the plant.
What You Will Do
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment on production lines
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on processing and packaging systems
- Diagnose issues quickly to minimize downtime during active production
- Support equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and installations
- Work closely with operations to keep lines running efficiently
- Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting when needed
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
- Communicate issues, repairs, and priorities clearly with the team
What You Need
- 3+ years of Industrial maintenance, mechanical, or technical experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Good attendance, reliability, and sense of urgency
- Comfortable working on your feet and around production equipment
- Team-oriented with solid communication skills
Open To Backgrounds Like
- Food or beverage manufacturing
- Packaging or production facilities
- Automotive or diesel mechanics
- Machine shops or fabrication
- Military mechanical roles
- Construction or equipment maintenance
Schedule
Off-Season (Approx. October – June):
- Monday – Friday
- 40-hour weeks
Pack Season (Mid-June – Early October):
- 12-hour shifts
- 6 days on, 1 day off
- Day and night shift rotation
Overtime is significant during peak season.
What Makes This Role Different
- Highly automated facility with diverse equipment
- Strong team culture with a “figure it out together” mindset
- Long-tenured workforce with real career growth paths
- Training and development in:
- Welding
- Industrial Maintenance
- Machine Shop and Fabrication
- Opportunity to move into leadership or specialized roles over time. Great opportunity for career advancement.
Compensation & Benefits
- $28.00 – $34.00/hr (based on experience)
- Overtime available (strong earnings potential during peak season)
- Medical, dental, vision
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO
Why This Role
- Stable, essential industry
- Strong earning potential with OT
- Long-term growth and skill development
- Clear path to advance within maintenance or leadership
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