Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $35–$41 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week
Available Shifts:
2nd Shift: 4pm – 2am, Wednesday – Saturday
3rd Shift: 8pm – 6am, Sunday – Wednesday
An established and growing food and beverage manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with strong welding and fabrication skills to support its manufacturing facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
This is a mid-to-high-level maintenance position suited to an experienced industrial maintenance professional with the ability to carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, alongside specialist welding, fabrication, and equipment repair.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, assembling, and fabricating production equipment while ensuring all machinery operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food safety and quality standards.
Experience working with stainless steel, aluminium, and other food-grade materials is particularly important, as the role involves maintaining the structural integrity and reliability of processing equipment within a food manufacturing environment.
Utilise welding and fabrication expertise to assemble, modify, and fabricate stainless steel, aluminium, and other food-grade materials.
Carry out precision welding to maintain the structural integrity, safety, and reliability of production and processing equipment.
Ensure all equipment is maintained in accordance with the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), SQF requirements, and applicable company policies.
Maintain and repair production, packaging, and processing equipment through planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
Provide emergency maintenance support during production and complete scheduled repairs during planned machine downtime.
Apply strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to troubleshoot and repair industrial production machinery.
Diagnose equipment faults, identify defective components, replace or repair parts, test machinery, and make necessary adjustments.
Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to carry out preventative maintenance, complete work orders promptly, and maintain high-quality maintenance standards.
Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, welding equipment, and material-handling equipment.
Assist with spare parts inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting low supplies to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Immediately report any food safety, food quality, or equipment-related concerns to management.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) to maintain food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements, including HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture (WDA), and customer-specific standards.
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment while following all relevant health and safety procedures.
Report to the workstation on time, wear appropriate work attire, and assist with preparing the work area.
Conduct all activities in accordance with company policies and professional standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
High school diploma or GED required.
Technical certificate or equivalent technical training preferred (1–2 years); a bachelor's degree is advantageous.
Strong welding and fabrication experience, particularly working with stainless steel, aluminium, and food-grade materials.
Ability to produce accurate, high-quality welds suitable for food processing and manufacturing environments.
Previous industrial maintenance experience, ideally within food and beverage manufacturing.
Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex production equipment.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Demonstrated leadership, organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write, present information, and communicate effectively in a professional working environment.
Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to perform calculations and apply mathematical concepts.
Familiarity with manufacturing software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., remain on your feet throughout an eight-hour shift, climb ladders, and safely manoeuvre around industrial equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Join an established and growing food and beverage manufacturing operation offering a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Benefits include:
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Paid holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health resources, legal and financial advice, and support for new parents.
401(k) retirement plan with employer profit-sharing contributions and matching.
The employer is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a positive and supportive working environment.
If you have extensive industrial maintenance experience combined with strong welding and fabrication skills, and are looking for your next opportunity within food and beverage manufacturing, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (216) 889-5834