Maintenance Technician - PM Shift

Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Schedule: Sunday – Thursday

Pay

Starting at $33.10/hour
Pay Premiums: $3.00 per hour for night shift hours (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
$2.25 per hour for weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our cheese and whey production operations. You will manage projects and work orders while performing a wide range of maintenance tasks, including installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, facility systems, and building infrastructure. Preventative maintenance such as welding, fabrication, lubrication, and filter changes will be key to minimizing downtime and extending equipment life. Accurate recordkeeping using our CMMS system is essential for tracking work orders, repairs, and parts inventory.

In this role, you’ll diagnose equipment issues, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with management and plant teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. Compliance with food safety and regulatory standards (USDA, FDA, SQF, OSHA) is critical, along with maintaining a clean, organized work environment. You may coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs and assist in training new team members.

Grande operates under a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) model; an Associate (employee)-led approach focused on continuous growth, collaboration, and operational excellence. Through our Skill Block system, Associates are placed and progress based on their demonstrated knowledge and abilities, with clear pathways for advancement offering opportunity to grow your skills and responsibilities as you develop within the team.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, facility systems, and building infrastructure
• Perform preventative maintenance including welding, fabrication, lubrication, and filter changes
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS system for work orders, repairs, and parts inventory
• Diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with management and plant teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards (USDA, FDA, SQF, OSHA)
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs
• Assist in training new team members

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to learn advanced mechanical and electrical technical skills
• Good math and problem-solving skills
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Mechanical knowledge (machine guarding, drive belt installation & alignment, seal replacements, etc.)
• Pneumatic & hydraulic knowledge (replace and repair; check valves; filter assembly, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLC and/or proficiency in program editing
• Electrical concepts (demonstrated knowledge of control wiring, programming and operation of various control panels, transducers, machines, etc.)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field (preferred)
• Prior mechanical or electrical maintenance experience and/or training in a manufacturing organization (strongly preferred)
• Welding of stainless steel knowledge (desirable)

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Regularly lift and move objects weighing between 20–50 lbs
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery

Benefits

• Low-cost onsite clinics
• Free onsite fitness center
• Free healthy snacks throughout the facility
• Health and wellness reimbursement program
• Associate cheese purchasing program
• Two-year mentorship program
• Paid Parental Leave

About the Company

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy,” Grande is a leader in the industry. Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast or assisting food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. Grande’s reputation for excellence in the market is important, but we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit—our Associates come first at Grande.

To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work.

About the Location

Located in Juda, WI, there is so much to see and do in this scenic part of the state. Enjoy our extensive multi-use trail system, tour the oldest continuously working brewery in the Midwest, or immerse yourself in local and regional art. Sample some of the best cheese in the country, as many Master Cheesemakers call Monroe and Green County home.

• Outdoor activities: biking, ATV, snowmobiling, scenic drives, parks, and trails
• Monroe boasts 175 acres of parks for family leisure
• Two State Parks in Green County encompassing over 415 acres
• 87 miles of trails including the Badger State Trail and the Cheese County Trail
• Golf: 4 public and private golf courses, a driving range, two miniature golf courses
• 5 campgrounds in the area