2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Penzeys Spices

Job Location:

Wauwatosa, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 25

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Love people cooking and making a difference Help us grow the kindness and compassion of Cooks into an ongoing movement for positive change. Come be a part of creating a more equitable world.

We are looking for a Second Shift Maintenance Technician to support our Production Department by maintaining and repairing machinery troubleshooting mechanical and basic electrical systems and ensuring smooth equipment operation in our food production facility. Prior experience in maintenance or mechanics is a plus but not required! If youve worked on cars taken mechanical courses or enjoy hands-on problem-solving wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do:

Preventative Maintenance Perform scheduled maintenance to keep production equipment operating efficiently.
Reactive Maintenance Respond promptly to production line calls diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
Equipment Monitoring Identify and address unusual sounds movements or performance issues in machinery.
Troubleshooting & Repair Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues.
Component Replacement Dismantle install and replace machine components as needed.
Equipment Adjustments Fine-tune machinery for optimal efficiency and performance.
Regulatory Compliance Ensure all work aligns with FDA food safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Record Keeping Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks and parts usage through an electronic Work Order Management System.
Safety Follow all workplace safety protocols and report concerns to the Machine Maintenance Manager or Safety Department .
Communication Provide timely updates and feedback to managers.

What Were Looking For:

High School Diploma or GED required.
2 years of maintenance experience is preferred but entry-level candidates with mechanical education or relevant hands-on experience will be considered.
Basic understanding of electrical controls schematics and troubleshooting.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to work as part of a group providing and receiving respectful solution- oriented feedback.
Strong problem-solving communication and organizational skills.
Willingness to adapt and learn new skills.
Comfortable using Google Docs Drive and Gmail.

Highly Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with vertical packaging machines auger fillers conveyors labelers and cappers.
Certified electrician or advanced hands on experience working with electrical components of machines
Experience facilitating one-on-one or group training.
Ability to fabricate parts as needed
Welding and/or soldering experience

For All Penzeys Employees:

Paid breaks
On site employee break room
Complimentary home cooked meals served to our employees twice weekly
Complimentary beverages available on breaks
Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Program
On Site Health Services Available

And more!

At the very heart of cooking is the bedrock belief that when we give of ourselves and take time to care for others the world becomes a better place. This is our job. If this sounds like what youre looking for we would love for you to complete an application!This position is MondayFriday 2pm-10pm. (Saturday rotations when needed) at our Wauwatosa Warehouse 12001 W Capitol Drive pay: $20$25 per hour based on experience. Interested Apply online or contact Lexi at with any questions.

Required Experience:

Love people cooking and making a difference Help us grow the kindness and compassion of Cooks into an ongoing movement for positive change. Come be a part of creating a more equitable world.We are looking for a Second Shift Maintenance Technician to support our Production Department by maintaining a...

Love people cooking and making a difference Help us grow the kindness and compassion of Cooks into an ongoing movement for positive change. Come be a part of creating a more equitable world.

What Youll Do:

Preventative Maintenance Perform scheduled maintenance to keep production equipment operating efficiently.
Reactive Maintenance Respond promptly to production line calls diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
Equipment Monitoring Identify and address unusual sounds movements or performance issues in machinery.
Troubleshooting & Repair Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues.
Component Replacement Dismantle install and replace machine components as needed.
Equipment Adjustments Fine-tune machinery for optimal efficiency and performance.
Regulatory Compliance Ensure all work aligns with FDA food safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Record Keeping Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks and parts usage through an electronic Work Order Management System.
Safety Follow all workplace safety protocols and report concerns to the Machine Maintenance Manager or Safety Department .
Communication Provide timely updates and feedback to managers.

What Were Looking For:

High School Diploma or GED required.
2 years of maintenance experience is preferred but entry-level candidates with mechanical education or relevant hands-on experience will be considered.
Basic understanding of electrical controls schematics and troubleshooting.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to work as part of a group providing and receiving respectful solution- oriented feedback.
Strong problem-solving communication and organizational skills.
Willingness to adapt and learn new skills.
Comfortable using Google Docs Drive and Gmail.

Highly Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with vertical packaging machines auger fillers conveyors labelers and cappers.
Certified electrician or advanced hands on experience working with electrical components of machines
Experience facilitating one-on-one or group training.
Ability to fabricate parts as needed
Welding and/or soldering experience

For All Penzeys Employees: