Maintenance Mechanic - Darlington, WI
About the role
Build a Career with a Global Leader in DairyYou're the person everyone calls when something isn't working and you wouldn't have it any other way. At FrieslandCampina, our Maintenance Technicians are the problem-solvers who keep our plant running. When production depends on equipment performing at its best, you're the one who can diagnose the issue, make the repair, and get things moving again. We're looking for experienced maintenance professionals who enjoy troubleshooting, thinking on their feet, and taking pride in fixing equipment the right way, not just the quickest way. If you've built your career maintaining equipment in food, dairy, beverage, or another manufacturing environment, we'd love to talk with you.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
- Repairing and maintaining production equipment and facility systems.
- Performing preventative maintenance to help prevent breakdowns before they happen.
- Replacing motors, pumps, bearings, conveyors, valves, gearboxes, and other production equipment.
- Reading blueprints, equipment manuals, and electrical schematics.
- Working closely with Production to quickly diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
- Completing maintenance work orders and documenting repairs.
- Helping identify ways to improve equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Following all food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Previous experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, or similar skilled maintenance role.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, bearings, conveyors, and power transmission systems.
- Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food, dairy, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing.
- Industrial electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Experience working with PLC‑controlled equipment.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Technical degree, apprenticeship, or skilled trades certification.
- Experience working in GMP or food manufacturing environments.
Skills
- Stay calm when equipment goes down.
- Like finding the root cause, not just the quick fix.
- Take pride in quality workmanship.
- Think ahead to prevent future problems.
- Enjoy working with Production, Engineering, and fellow Maintenance teammates.
- Put safety first in everything they do.
- Never stop learning.
Benefits
- Medical (under Anthem), Dental & Vision Insurance starting after 30 days.
- 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match.
- 23 PTO days & 13 paid holidays per year.
- Company‑paid Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pay: $23.93 - 29.92/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule Day Shift: 4:00 AM – 4:00 PM Night Shift: 4:00 PM – 4:00 AM Every other weekend off