Maintenance Technician

We need to output only HTML fragment, using

for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to include sections only if posting has real specific content. We have schedule: "All 3 shifts available - 1st, 2nd and 3rd". Pay: "$37.05 per hour". Benefits: listed. Responsibilities: duties and responsibilities. Skills: skills a maintenance team member demonstrates. Qualifications: knowledge, training and experience (education & experience, technical & mechanical skills, safety & compliance, teamwork, communication & leadership, personal attributes & work ethic, physical demands). We need to decide which headings to use: maybe "Responsibilities", "Skills", "Qualifications", "Benefits", "Pay", "Schedule". Also maybe "About the role" could be intro paragraph. The intro paragraph about values etc could be placed as

before sections. We must not duplicate lines. Remove boilerplate like EEO, etc. Also remove metadata like Employee Type, Location, Job Type, Job Posting Title maybe we can incorporate location in a short

but not as heading. The instruction: do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it. So we can include a short paragraph with Employee Type, Location, etc. But we can also drop it if not needed. However we need to preserve ALL substantive information; we cannot drop location or employee type if it's substantive. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep location, employee type, etc. But we can put them in a

maybe after intro. We'll include a paragraph: "Employee Type: Full time. Location: WI Kenosha. Job Type: Production Group." Or similar. We must not repeat the job title as a heading. The posting title is Maintenance Technician; we should not use that as heading. We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual pay and benefits and schedule. We need to use

• for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for responsibilities list, skills list, benefits list, qualifications maybe we can break into sublists. We need to use

  for prose. We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's structure:

  Intro about Winland Foods values and role.

  Employee Type: Full time. Location: WI Kenosha. Job Type: Production Group.

  Then sections:

  About the role

  maybe we already have intro; but we could still have About the role as a heading with a paragraph summarizing role. However we already have intro; but we can still include About the role heading with a paragraph that describes the role (the paragraph we already wrote). To avoid duplication, we could combine: Use About the role heading and then paragraph describing role. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could have About the role, Responsibilities, Skills, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. That's many sections but each substantive. We need to ensure we don't create empty sections. Let's draft:

  About the role

  At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. As a Maintenance Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our operations. From entry-level tasks like stocking spare parts and assisting with basic repairs to advanced responsibilities such as troubleshooting complex systems, performing fabrication, and leading preventative maintenance programs, every level of this team contributes to keeping production running smoothly. This is more than maintaining equipment—it’s about problem-solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re learning foundational skills or leading major projects, you’ll help minimize downtime, optimize performance, and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality. By leveraging your technical expertise and commitment to excellence, you’ll make a direct impact on operational success and the experience we deliver to our customers.

  Then maybe we don't need separate employee type paragraph; we could incorporate into About the role? But better to keep separate short paragraph for metadata. But we could also put metadata in a

  after About the role. Now Responsibilities:

  Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Assist with machine setup, equipment modifications, and rebuilds to ensure optimal performance.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and update records in CMMS systems.
  • Follow all safety protocols and uphold GMPs and food safety standards.
  • Collaborate with team members and leadership to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
  • Support the organization and inventory of spare parts for maintenance tasks.
  • Assist in performing preventive maintenance and minor modifications on machinery such as packaging equipment and HVAC systems.
  • Learn basic maintenance welding, minor fabrication, and millwright activities, such as cutting, grinding, and simple assembly.
  • Assist with basic building upkeep, including plumbing, HVAC, and water treatment system tasks.
  • Perform equipment modifications, rebuilds, and preventive maintenance tasks on production and packaging machinery.
  • Conduct millwright activities, including cutting, grinding, welding, and fabrication.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to component level.
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and planned maintenance, including cleaning, inspecting, testing, and process improvements.
  • Fabricate components as needed using tools such as a lathe, grinder, and drill to repair or create jigs, fixtures, and tools.
  • Operate and maintain all production equipment in assigned areas, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and packaging machinery.
  • Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase electrical systems, AC/DC components, and control voltage issues.
  • Proficiently perform welding (stick, MIG, TIG) and millwright tasks to minimize downtime.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work practices, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Follow GMPs, company policies, and OSHA regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Support and ensure compliance with quality standards for safe, legal, and high-quality product manufacturing.
  • Monitor production lines, proactively address downtime issues, and support equipment changeovers.
  • Mentor and train Maintenance Mechanics Level 1, Operators, and production employees on equipment operations and maintenance.
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate positively with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and solve operational challenges.
  • Communicate effectively with team members to support production and learn from senior staff.
  • Engage in on-the-job training to develop skills in equipment assembly, repair, and troubleshooting.
  • Work closely with maintenance leadership, production teams, and other mechanics to complete projects and support production goals.
  • Provide feedback to improve preventive maintenance programs and mentor less experienced team members.
  • Accurately complete work orders, preventive maintenance records, and time tracking in CMMS and Kronos systems.
  • Use advanced software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP) for documentation and reporting.
  • Ensure all equipment documentation, schematics, and manuals are up to date and accessible.
  • Train under senior mechanics to diagnose and repair basic mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Accurately document maintenance activities, complete work orders, and ensure all equipment documentation is current and accessible.
  • Support equipment monitoring, identify parts needed for repairs, and contribute to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Stay current on training expectations and assist in troubleshooting automation systems (e.g., PLC-based).
  But note there is duplication in responsibilities list (some repeated). We should preserve all substantive information; we can keep duplicates as they appear in posting? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Duplicates are part of the posting; we could keep them but maybe we should deduplicate? The instruction didn't say to deduplicate; it said preserve ALL substantive information; removing duplicates could be considered summarizing away detail? It's ambiguous. Safer to keep as is, but we could note duplicates but it's okay. Now Skills:

  Skills

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
  • Commitment to safety and compliance with GMPs and OSHA standards.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Problem-solving ability and attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies.
  Now Qualifications: we have many subcategories; we could combine into one

  Qualifications

  with subheadings? But we only allowed

  for section headings; we could still use

  maybe but not allowed? The instruction only says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but to be safe we can just use

  for each major section and inside use

  or

  . For qualifications we can have a

  Qualifications

  and then multiple

  paragraphs or

  lists for each subcategory. We need to preserve all details: Education & Experience, Technical & Mechanical Skills, Safety & Compliance, Teamwork, Communication & Leadership, Personal Attributes & Work Ethic, Physical Demands. We'll create
  for each subcategory maybe with a heading inside
  • ? But we need to use
    • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can make each subcategory a
    • with a label and then details. Alternatively we could make separate

      for each subcategory but that would be many sections; but the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So better to keep Qualifications as one section with multiple paragraphs. We'll do:

      Qualifications

      Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production. Forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held. 18+ years of age.

      Technical & Mechanical Skills: Ability to follow verbal and written instruction as well as perform accurate math functions. Understands and abides by Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Good Manufacturing Principles (GMPs). Experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred. Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

      Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations. Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures. Must wear all required personal protection equipment (PPE) associated with specific manufacturing work environment and job duties as stated in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as assigned by leadership personnel. To include, wearing Blue Nitrile Gloves in production Zone 1 areas. Follows all safety policies and procedures, such as lock out/tag out, safe lifting techniques, and all others as instructed.

      Teamwork, Communication & Leadership: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers