Dairyfood USA, one of the largest specialty cheesemakers in North America, is currently hiring a 3rd shift Maintenance Technician at our production facility located in the heart of America?s Dairyland, Blue Mounds, WI.
Job Purpose:
This position supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a cheese processing facility with a strong emphasis on preventive maintenance (PM), equipment reliability, and proactive identification of potential failures. The Maintenance Technician will perform scheduled PMs, troubleshoot equipment issues, complete repairs, and help maintain production equipment in a clean, sanitary, and food-safe environment.
3rd shift hours are Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 am.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on processing, packaging, refrigeration, utility, and facility equipment.
- Follow PM schedules and accurately document completed work, findings, parts used, and follow-up requirements.
- Inspect equipment routinely and identify wear, leaks, vibration, abnormal noise, temperature changes, and other early indicators of failure.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and refrigeration-related equipment as qualified.
- Maintain and repair conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, mixers, fillers, packaging equipment, and other production machinery.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime while maintaining safety and food-quality requirements.
- Recommend improvements to PM procedures and identify opportunities to increase equipment reliability and reduce recurring failures.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of critical spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Work closely with Production and Quality teams to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruption to operations.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, OSHA, lockout/tagout, and company safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work area and ensure repairs meet sanitary-design requirements.
- Assist with equipment installation, start-ups, modifications, and continuous-improvement projects.
- Participate in root-cause analysis of recurring equipment failures and help implement corrective actions.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food processing, dairy, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Basic to intermediate electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, valves, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and basic electrical schematics.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance needs, and respond effectively to breakdowns.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and food quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a cheese, dairy, or food-processing facility.
- Industrial electrical or controls experience.
- Welding and fabrication skills.
- Refrigeration or ammonia-system experience.
- Experience with PLCs and automated processing/packaging equipment.
- Maintenance-related technical certification or degree.
- Experience developing or improving PM programs.
We offer a$1,000 signing bonusand a comprehensive benefits package.
Dairyfood USA has many long-term dedicated employees. Are you interested in becoming a member of our team?