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Electro-Mechanical Technician 2nd shift

Johnsonville
Watertown, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro-Mechanical Technician 2nd shift position at Johnsonville?

We can’t do what we do best – make great-tasting sausage products – unless our equipment is reliably running at its best. Members of our maintenance team keep our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical controls systems. You’ll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as we innovate and grow the business.

Position Overview

Starting Hourly Rate: $31.95, plus $1.50 shift premium. Skill block completion will increase hourly rate.

Pay Range: $31.95 - $43.81 per hour

Hours: 2:00pm – 11:00pm; Monday - Friday, with weekend work expected

You will be directly involved in the Reliability and Maintenance of the equipment and processes we use to produce our great tasting sausage. This position will not only be involved in maintaining current equipment, but it will allow you to apply Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques and concepts on our way to helping Johnsonville become the "Best Company in the World."

Responsibilities

  • Apply RCM techniques to improve the performance of a variety of production equipment
  • Perform maintenance of utility equipment
  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on various production and utility equipment and apply RCA techniques to improve and eliminate future problems
  • Work on projects (i.e. machining, fabrication, Capital projects and working with outside vendors)
  • Help gather information to create technical equipment data for development of preventative maintenance information for SAP
  • Assist with new equipment installation and/or equipment relocation
  • Maintain facilities and equipment to meet Johnsonville, OSHA and U.S.D.A. standards
  • Be part of teams that implement ideas to improve uptime of plant equipment through equipment modifications, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance of all plant equipment
  • Maintain/monitor inventory system for plant and utility equipment
  • Improve uptime on plant equipment through machine modification, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance
  • Maintain all utility areas in a neat/orderly fashion
  • Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

  • Industrial maintenance experience is required
  • Experience in ammonia refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning and steam generation (boiler), is a plus
  • Basic Electrical experience/understanding is required (PLCs are a plus.) –Willingness to learn is essential

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Member must be highly motivated with high expectations

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift, carry and hand grip up to 65 lbs, and pull up to 20 lbs
  • Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
  • Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift

Other Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Benefits And Compensation

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About Our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

Salary : $32 - $44

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