Mechanic Technician - Processing

Position Type: Regular – Full-Time | Grade: MEC_U_14 | Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI

About the role

The Maintenance Technician – Processing maintains, modifies and occasionally designs equipment layouts, estimates costs, and builds plant equipment under slight supervision. This role is responsible for the mechanical/electrical care, maintenance, and operability of all associated equipment in accordance with safety, quality, specifications, federal guidelines and company policies. The role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. The position regularly requires prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes job safety, participates in developing plant safety goals, policies, and maintains compliance with OSHA and NEC/70E codes.
• Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains mechanical, electrical, and automated plant systems using specialized tools and technical expertise.
• Performs assigned and emergency maintenance tasks, including lubrication, electrical work, and responding efficiently to trouble calls.
• Accurately completes required reports, work orders, and records within the CMMS system, maintaining proper documentation and supporting quality processes.
• Ensures repair areas are properly cleaned to meet food safety guidelines; collaborates with team members and provides technical support as needed.

Requirements

• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic and/or State Mechanical Journeyman certification, or equivalent experience and demonstrated competency.
• Basic electrical knowledge — including electrical/instrumentation tech school credits, OJT, or millwright coursework (2008 or later) — or equivalent experience and demonstrated competency.
• Safe working practices with 480 volt three-phase power; basic knowledge of electrical systems (power distribution, control wiring, PLCs, VFDs, servos); ability to troubleshoot and replace components, interpret VFD faults, and set up codes on coders (does not perform installation or programming of advanced systems).
• Must have own tools to perform related tasks safely.
• Strong knowledge and ability to interpret mechanical and electrical prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams relevant to the field.
• Continuous learning mindset; adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Strong technical ability with a digital-first approach; embraces new technologies and accurately enters data.
• Clear communication with all levels of the organization; follows instructions (written, oral, diagram form) and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
• Close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements: frequent bending, lifting up to 40 pounds, and proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively.
• Consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.

Schedule

3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM) with alternating weekends; shift differential offered.

Pay

Starting at $34.60/hour + bonus eligibility + hourly pay differential for applicable shifts. Hiring compensation determined based on experience, skill set, education, training, and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Insurance effective day one of employment
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Set schedule / overtime allowances
• Education reimbursement
• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Leave support including medical, family, and bereavement
• Well-being programs: vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, mental health resources