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2nd Shift Maintenance Technician – Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition · New Berlin, WI · 2 wk ago
Management$33–$36/hrFull-time

About the role

Fortress Nutrition is growing—and we’re looking for a skilled, driven and reliable Maintenance Technician to support our high-speed Beverage Canning operations on 2nd shift. If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, working with machinery/equipment, and being the person who keeps production running, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

This role is critical to minimizing downtime, maintaining equipment reliability, and supporting production in real time. Key responsibilities include:

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge
  • Respond quickly to production line calls and resolve issues to minimize downtime
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facility systems
  • Support product setups, changeovers, and general production operations
  • Monitor equipment for unusual sounds, movements, or performance issues
  • Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate with vendors as needed
  • Disassemble and repair equipment, replacing defective parts as required
  • Perform minor facility repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.)
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, EPA, etc.)
  • Provide support and guidance to production teams when needed
  • Follow all safety and quality procedures at all times

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing on high-speed equipment (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar preferred)
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
  • Must be reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and be on-call as needed

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field
  • Experience with high-speed packaging equipment and PLC systems
  • Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety & quality standards
  • Experience in food, beverage, bottling, canning, high-speed packaging, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this role include:

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift)
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and operate tools and equipment
  • Bending, kneeling, climbing (on ladders/mezzanines up to 20 feet high), and reaching as needed
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs on a frequent basis

Benefits

The company offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Starting Pay: $33.00-$36.00 per hour, with higher starting rates offered based on experience and qualifications
  • $1.00 Shift Premium
  • Double Time Pay for 50+ hours per workweek AND any weekend work
  • PTO Package with Carryover Option
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
  • HSA with Company Contributions
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with strong company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Bonuses

Schedule

The schedule for this role is:

  • 2nd Shift (4x10s) Monday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM OR 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • 3-day weekends (Friday–Sunday)
  • Overtime and weekends required based on production needs
  • Must be available for on-call support as needed

Training Schedule: Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (1st Shift), with hands-on training to learn equipment, systems, and processes.

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