Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Klondike Cheese Co. is searching for a skilled Maintenance Technician!

*** $1000 Sign on Bonus! ***

TheMaintenance Technicianwill be responsible for all aspects of production support including mechanical and electrical troubleshooting repairs preventative maintenance and project work.

3rd Shift:9:00pm-6:00am/done Monday-Friday with potential for occasional weekend work based on projects/business needs

Pay:To be based on experience -- 3rd shift also has a $3.00 shift premium

Maintenance Technicianjob duties will include:

• Responsible for repairs to all plant equipment and building facilities.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of production packaging and sanitation equipment.
• Will review technical information required for effective troubleshooting and repair.
• Responsible for electrical trouble shooting and repair.
• Will perform daily maintenance of all plant equipment as needed.
• Will be responsible for emergency repairs to equipment/machinery in breakdown situations.
• Installation of mechanical and electrical components.
• Responsible for inspection and maintenance of material handling equipment.
• Will perform inspection and repair of mechanical systems air steam water and refrigeration.
• Responsible for pump inspection and repair.
• Responsible for recordkeeping of all preventative maintenance repair and parts used.
• Assist janitorial staff if they have an issue they cannot resolve.
• Responsible for prompt and effective response and resolution to work orders.
• Operate special maintenance equipment like welders grinder jigs etc.
• Read and understand electrical and mechanical prints and /or flowcharts to verify correct set up and usage.
• Request all replacement parts and /or equipment needed to keep production running efficiently.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus such as transformers wires etc. to set up or repair equipment.
• Install and repair pipe systems hydraulic and pneumatic equipment to keep facility and equipment running efficiently and safely.
• Will build fabricate and weld special mechanical parts and devices to keep equipment running properly and efficiently.
• Assist in the maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment system including wastewater irrigation and terrace dosing.
• Perform general sanitation of the maintenance department by organizing supplies tools keeping area neat clean and safe.
• Responsible for exterior snow removal as needed and other additional duties assigned by Management.
• Must understand and follow procedures for DNR/WDA/USDA/FDA/OSHA.

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience preferred; food production industry preferred.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and safety procedures/programs.
• Experience with or knowledge of production equipment including mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with or knowledge of mechanical systems including drive chains timing belts gear boxes bearings and lubrication.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions and Basic math and computer skills required.
• Good audit technique and follow up.
• Ability to write brief reports and log documentation.
• Ability to multitask and follow-up on employees on assigned tasks.
• Standing 80% walking 20% lifting up to maximum of 50 lbs. bending 20% reaching 40% reaching above shoulder 10% pushing less than 5% lifting up to 5 lbs. 15% lifting 6 10 lbs. 20% lifting 21 25 lbs. 20% lifting 26 50 lbs. 15% lifting over 50 lbs. 1%.
• Carrying up to 5 lbs. 5% carrying 6-10 lbs. 10% carrying 11 20 lbs. 15% carrying 21 25 lbs. 10% carrying 26 50 lbs. 5% and carrying 51 100 lbs. 1%.

Klondike offers excellent pay rates and great benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance eligibility company paid life and disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan plus paid time off and paid holidays!

How to Apply:

Please go to the company websiteto complete an application online click on the Careers tab to navigate to open positions. If you are unable to complete an application online paper applications may be picked up in our Main Office at W7839 State Road 81 Monroe WI 53566 anytime Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:30 pm (excluding holidays).

Additional Information:

The information in this job posting/description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Peripheral tasks only incidentally related to each position have been excluded. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The company maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Klondike Cheese Company is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

Klondike Cheese Co. is a drug-free workplace. Drug testing is a condition of hire and employment by the company is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results of a drug test. Employees volunteers vendors and guests of the company are prohibited from the use sale dispensing distribution possession manufacture or being under the influence of drugs that are illegal under any federal state or local law including marijuana prescription drugs without a valid prescription inhalants or narcotic substances on the companys premises.

E-Verify is used to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.