2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Great Lakes Cheese

  • Wausau, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Job OverviewThe Maintenance Technician IV ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of machines and equipment in production, including electrical repairs and PLC programming.Job Responsibilities
  • Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.
  • Maintain production equipment.
  • Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
  • Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment.
  • Extensive knowledge to maintain and troubleshoot PLC controls electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment.
  • Identify problem areas and address with permanent solutions.
  • All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.
  • All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Required Education and Experience
  • Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or commensurate experience.
  • 5 years of maintenance experience and/or training or more.
  • Extensive understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
  • Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
  • Extensive electrical knowledge/training.
  • Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to weld. (TIG, MIG and Stick)
  • Read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
  • Basic computer skills.
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
  • 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or more.
  • Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.
  • SAP experience.
Working Conditions
  • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
  • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
  • Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
  • Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
EEOC & DisclaimerGreat Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

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