3rd Shift - Maintenance Technician

Locally owned and operated since 1995, Winona Foods is proud to be a growing industry leader in innovative cheese manufacturing, converting, and distribution. We support a wide range of partners — from major dairy manufacturers to industrial and foodservice customers across the country. If you’re looking for a workplace where people matter, your ideas are valued, and your work makes a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction, you’ll feel right at home here.

About the role

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains production equipment and buildings to company standard.

Responsibilities

• PC to PLC program maintenance, troubleshooting, and control devices
• Effectively use hand tools and electric or pneumatic power tools
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on equipment
• Read electrical schematics
• Diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical failure of operational equipment
• Set up new equipment lines and equipment changeovers
• Train production and other maintenance personnel
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete projects on due dates
• Work on electrical systems up to 480 VAC
• Strong knowledge in motor control circuits, automated valves and process controls
• Ensure that all processes are followed
• Complete daily work order log
• Complete PM’s as assigned
• Follow parts check out procedure
• Follow all GMP standards
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Electrical Maintenance preferred or High School Diploma plus at least three years of related experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis
• Experience with a Windows-based computer system (Microsoft Office programs and Maintenance Work Order software)
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as blueprints, schematics, work orders, etc.
• Ability to write standard documentation and effectively present information to other employees
• This position may require forklift certification

Pay

• Entry Level: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
• Level 1: $24.00-$26.00 per hour
• Level 2: $27.00-$30.00 per hour
• Level 3: $31.00-$35.00 per hour
• 3rd Shift Premium: $2.00 per hour
• Additional $1.00 per hour Weekly Attendance Incentive

Schedule

Full-time, 3rd shift