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Industrial Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Fromm Family Foods
Columbus, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician will support production/quality of product produced by ensuring the efficient operating of packaging and conveyer equipment through daily maintenance and preventative maintenance.

Hours:

  • 1st shift is from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • OT is about 10 hours a week consistently, and is typically worked after the shift ends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

  • Complete preventive maintenance requirement(s) on motors, gearboxes, conveying systems, packaging, and various other production equipment.
  • Troubleshoot various mechanical devices, visually and listening to determine the source of problem.
  • Fabricate materials using shop tools (i.e.: welder, brake, plasma, lathe, and other various tools).
  • Follow all safety requirements inside and outside of the plant. Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Perform other related duties as requested or assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

  • 1-2 years Industrial Maintenance Experience
  • Electrical experience a plus
  • Proven strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to read / comprehend diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturing instructions for equipment and building.
  • Ability to operate boom lift, forklifts, skid-steer, hoists, come-along tools, and an assortment of powered hand tools.
  • Able to determine system capacity and sizing of parts using various tools (i.e.: caliber, micrometer, tachometer, and other measuring instruments).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Work at elevated levels of 40 to 200 feet
  • Bend, push/pull, squat, reach, grip, grab, and hold various products, packaging and tools
  • Perform repetitive motions for assigned tasks
  • Work in various temperatures including extreme heat, humidity and cold
  • Work in an environment containing dust and potential allergens, and smells
  • Stand for duration of shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to complete a pre-employment drug test?

Ability to Commute:

  • Columbus, WI 53925 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Columbus, WI 53925: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $38

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