What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician North Plant - 3rd Shift position at Furlani Foods?
Maintenance Technician - New State-of-the-Art Bakery in Oak Creek, WI
Are you a problem-solver with a passion for maintaining cutting-edge equipment in a fast-paced environment? Do you take pride in ensuring everything runs like clockwork? If so, we want YOU to help us create the best garlic bread in the market!
About the Company
At our brand-new, state-of-the-art bakery in Oak Creek, WI, we're setting a new standard for quality and innovation in food production. We believe in a Zero Loss Mindset and are committed to fostering 100% total employee engagement, where every voice matters and every idea counts. We are on a mission to bake the highest quality garlic bread in the industry, and we're looking for a Maintenance Technicians who can help us achieve that!
Join our Team
As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be a key player in keeping our high-speed production and packaging equipment running smoothly. You'll work with a team of skilled professionals in an environment where safety, quality, and operational excellence are the top priorities.
Benefits
* Salary: $39.00 - $42.00 per hour (plus 2nd and 3rd shift premium)
* Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance
* Annual Incentive Program
* Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching
* Paid Time Off
* Employee Assistance Program
* Life and AD&D Insurance
* Paid Holidays
What You'll Do
* Maintain Equipment Excellence: Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on high-speed production and packaging systems.
* Troubleshoot Like a Pro: Diagnose and repair issues with mechanical, electrical, and automated systems, including robotic and PLC-controlled equipment.
* Collaborate for Success: Partner with production teams during equipment setup, changeovers, and adjustments to minimize downtime.
* Embrace Continuous Improvement: Participate in Kaizen events, support root cause failure analyses (RCFA), and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.
What We're Looking For:
* 2 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food production preferred)
* Proficiency in English both in written and oral communication
* Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automated systems, including robotic and PLC - controlled equipment.
* Proficient with gears, pumps, motors, VFDs, and safety systems
* Knowledge of PLC diagnostic and basic ladder logic programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
* Understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and reliability-centered maintenance.
* Strong attention to detail, ability to perform root cause analyses, and commitment to driving efficiency and reliability.
* Familiarity with CMMS (EAM) software to schedule, track, and complete work orders.
* High school diploma or GED required, technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance or a related field preferred.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of something new and exciting - a state-of-the-art bakery where innovation and quality come first.
* Work in a culture that values collaboration, 100% employee engagement, and a Zero Loss Mindset.
* Enjoy competitive pay $$$ and benefits, along with opportunities for growth and career development.
* Travel required: Specifically, but not limited to within North America, once or twice a year for training.
* Help us bake the best garlic bread in the industry while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Bonus Points If You:
* Are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Schedule Openings:
* 1st Shift Monday to Friday: 6am to 3pm
* 2nd Shift Monday to Friday: 2pm to 11pm
* 3rd Shift Sunday to Thursday: 10pm to 7am
* Occasional Weekend work
* Three positions per shift, with a total of nine roles required
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The tasks listed here provide a glimpse of the full job description. The complete job description will be provided upon request and/or receiving an offer of employment.
EEO STATEMENT:
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FURLANI FOODS, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FURLANI FOODS, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Furlani Foods will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Furlani Foods does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.