What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Lead – (2nd Shift - TIG Welding & Food Mfg) position at Food Management Search?
Industrial Maintenance Lead – (2nd Shift - TIG Welding & Food Mfg)
$33–$38/hr $3/hr shift premium · Waukesha County / Greater Milwaukee area · A fast-growing food manufacturer investing heavily in new production lines and automation — strong candidates with PLC skills earn top of range.
- Experience 5 years of industrial maintenance including multi-phase electrical and TIG aluminum welding required
- Comp $33–$38/hr $3/hr shift premium | Top of range for PLC skills
- Shift 2nd shift — 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Monday–Friday | Minimal overtime, fully paid
- Location Waukesha County / Greater Milwaukee area — onsite, no remote | Must reside within 45 minutes
- Type Full-time, direct hire | Full benefits package
- Auth U.S. citizen or Green Card holder required — no sponsorship
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a growing food manufacturer that is actively expanding — new production lines are being added and significant capital investments in automation are underway. For a maintenance professional looking to be part of something building momentum rather than maintaining the status quo, the timing here is right. Employees are valued and the company has a strong track record of promoting from within as new opportunities emerge from growth.
This is a 2nd shift lead role in a high-purity food manufacturing environment. You will need to be comfortable working around common food allergens and maintaining strict safety, cleanliness, and food safety protocols throughout your shift. The schedule is predictable — 1 PM to 9 PM, Monday through Friday with minimal overtime — and the $3/hour shift premium is on top of an already competitive base rate.
What you will be doing
- Performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems on production equipment
- Installing and upgrading machinery and equipment to support production efficiency, safety, and reliability
- Wiring two-phase, three-phase, and four-phase electrical systems
- Performing TIG aluminum welding in support of fabrication and maintenance activities
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and maintain smooth production flow
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and following all safety, cleanliness, and food safety protocols
What we are looking for
- 5 years of hands-on industrial machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience
- Demonstrated ability to wire multi-phase electrical systems (two, three, and four-phase)
- TIG aluminum welding experience required
- Ability to work comfortably in a food manufacturing environment around common allergens
- Solid, stable work history
- U.S. citizen or Green Card holder residing within 45 minutes of the Waukesha County / Greater Milwaukee area
- PLC programming or troubleshooting experience — candidates with PLC skills earn top of the pay range
Salary : $33 - $38