Maintenance Technician- 2nd Shift (2275)

About Us:

Ever since the small beginnings as Thielmann's, a small sausage shop in Sheboygan, Wisconsin back in 1947, Old Wisconsin Sausage has become synonymous with quality sausage. Since Carl Buddig and Company acquired the business, we have been a family operation. 

At Old Wisconsin Sausage, we are exceptionally proud of our family of employees and the commitment they show every day! We count on every person doing their job as it is the key to our success. We also pride ourselves in the long tenure we have with many of our employees. 

In addition to taking pride in our work, we celebrate our success and give back to our community. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through contributions, volunteer work and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the community that has supported us over the years.

We hope you decide to join the Old Wisconsin Proud family where tradition meets innovation and our passion for quality products is matched with our commitment to our people and community!

Position Summary: The primary purpose of this role is performing highly diversified duties to install troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment per safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and process to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.

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. 

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment.
• Provide emergency/ unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to; mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems replace or repair parts, test and adjust accordingly.
• Perform a regular preventative maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to proper supervision.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and use unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned by the department manager, including; process improvements, cost savings, and efficiencies.
• Takes responsibility of work area to produce a safe and quality food product. Reports all food safety related problems to manager and to QA department to initiate immediate action.

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc.: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Required education generally equivalent to high school diploma or GED; AA degree or state approved apprenticeship program completion in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance is a plus;
• 4 or more years' experience in strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC and HVAC experience or an equivalent combination of school and experience.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and or procedure manuals. Complete routine forms, daily production documents and correspondence.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Requires specific knowledge of internet programs, spreadsheet and word processing software, and basic typing abilities.
• Must be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment in decision making, and have good problem solving skills.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demand described 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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet, humid, refrigerated, or freezer conditions consistent with working in a food processing facility. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold and vibration. The company provides the appropriate PPE for the role.

The noise level in the work environment is loud.