Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing (Confidential)
Pay Range: $26.00–$38.00/hour DOE
Shift: PM Shift (Night) | $2.00/hr shift differential
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hourly
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Location: Southern WI/ Northern IL
A well-established, highly automated food manufacturing facility is adding Maintenance Technicians to support continued growth. This is a hands-on role for technicians who enjoy troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and working in a fast-paced production environment with modern equipment.
This company is known for strong retention, consistent hours, and investing in both its people and its facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production and facility equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and reduce unplanned downtime
• Support preventive maintenance programs and complete work orders through CMMS
• Assist with line startups, changeovers, and production support
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, GMPs, food safety, and LOTO procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and logs
• Support facility systems including utilities, boilers, chillers, HVAC, and compressed air (as trained)
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
• 3+ years of industrial or food manufacturing maintenance experience OR technical training
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills (bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, seals)
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting preferred
• Exposure to boilers, chillers, hydraulics, pneumatics, or utilities a plus
• Ability to read schematics, manuals, and work instructions
• Basic computer skills for CMMS/work orders
• Willing to work PM shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Compensation & Benefits:
• $26.00–$40.00/hour DOE
• $2.00/hr PM shift differential
• Overtime available
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
This is a confidential search. Company and location details will be shared during the interview process.
Interested or know someone who may be a fit? Reach out for a confidential conversation.
Hillary Cooley
Food & Beverage Manufacturing Recruiter | gpac
hillary.cooley@gogpac.com
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.
