Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift (811)

About Us:

Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.

As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.

Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

Join us at Carl Buddig and Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where our passion for quality meat products is matched by our commitment to our people and communities.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is to ensure equipment and machinery runs as its' intentions to ensure production is running as planned to meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Troubleshoot, repair and replace electrical systems to the component level.
• Understand and repair industrial electrical systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair equipment required to meet production needs.
• Install services and repairs electric motors, heaters, coolers, refrigerators, and other related equipment using various hand and power tools.
• Move and replace machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble test parts as needed.
• Replace fuses, light bulbs and other electrical equipment following electrical specifications.
• Disassemble and reassemble slicing and packaging equipment.
• Ability and willingness to assist in training.
• Resolve problems while providing innovative solutions.
• Ability to safely and effectively work on plant facilities of various forms.
• Maintain records and prepare reports related to the work regarding equipment, supplies and materials.
• Prepare written reports on projects and equipment conditions.
• Responsible for checking pneumatic systems and controls.
• Will be required to learn how to weld.
• Able to drive any PIT equipment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Understand and repair industrial electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Plumbing, Hydraulic, Boilers and Oven systems.
• Assists in disassembling/reassembling process and packaging equipment.

Pay rate for this position is $30.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Training and Development, Vacation & PTO, Referral Bonus Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions Statement

Carl Buddig and Company does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, performance evaluations, discipline, or termination. All employment decisions are made by trained HR professionals and company leaders to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act.