About the Job Your Job
This is a hands-on, multi-craft maintenance position supporting a highly automated dairy facility. The role focuses on ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation of production, packaging, and utility systems across a 24/7 operation.
The position offers consistent hours, a strong team culture, and the chance to work with advanced automation, robotics, and pasteurization systems. It’s ideal for a mechanically and electrically skilled technician who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
What You Will Do
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, packaging, and utility equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
Support daily operations by maintaining pumps, conveyors, separators, pasteurizers, and other critical systems.
Diagnose and resolve PLC, VFD, and control system issues; assist with instrumentation and calibration tasks.
Ensure all work complies with food safety, sanitation, and safety standards.
Partner with operations and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
Accurately document maintenance activities, parts usage, and work orders in the CMMS system.
Who You Are (Qualifications)
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food/beverage preferred)
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Proficiency with PLCs, VFDs, and automated packaging equipment
Experience maintaining pumps, conveyors, separators, and pasteurizers
Familiarity with instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary process systems
Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings
Experience with ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and wastewater systems a plus
Safety-conscious mindset with ability to work independently on 6pm–6am shift
Shift & Compensation
Shift: 6pm–6am | Rotating schedule (Mon/Tues & every other Fri–Sun or Wed/Thurs & every other Fri–Sun)
Employee Type: Hourly | Safety Sensitive: Yes
Base Pay Range: $22.29 – $30.15/hr + shift premiums
What’s in It for You
Competitive hourly pay with night and weekend shift premiums
Comprehensive benefits package and advancement opportunities
Modern, automated creamery with cutting-edge technology
Team-oriented environment that values quality, safety, and reliability
Take the Next Step
If you’re ready to grow your career in a company that rewards skill and dedication, we want to hear from you!
For additional information about this opportunity, please contact Katherine Helfrich directly at 316.867.6149. Resumes may be confidentially sent to Katherine.Helfrich@gogpac.com.
All information shared or submitted will be kept strictly confidential. Your privacy and professional discretion are fully respected throughout the recruitment process.
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.
