Industrial Maintenance Technician - Conveyors & Fluid Power $31.00/Hour + Premium Overtime • Greater Madison Area, WI • 2nd Shift

COMPENSATION

$31.00/hour starting base rate + premium overtime structure (time-and-a-half after 8 daily hours + guaranteed double-time on Sundays) + full benefits package.

WORK SCHEDULE

2nd Shift (Monday - Friday daytime/evening alignment) with consistent hours and high-earning overtime availability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Century-old, pristine food processing facility in Greater Madison; non-political, highly collaborative team culture backed by high-end tooling, top-tier safety standards, and strict GMP protocols.

EXPERIENCE & TECH STACK

1+ year of dedicated industrial mechanical maintenance; high-speed conveyor networks; fluid power loops (high-pressure hydraulics & pneumatics); mechanical drive assemblies; basic structural welding/fabrication.

COMPANY STABILITY & CULTURE

Legendary 100-year-old food manufacturing leader with a multi-decade track record of zero layoffs, massive investment in upskilling/training, and long-tenured employees.

REQUIREMENTS / COMPLIANCE

US Citizen or Green Card holder; reside within a 45-minute daily commute of Greater Madison, WI. If you are an industrial maintenance professional looking to trade corporate volatility and cutting-corner safety cultures for genuine stability, high-caliber training, and professional respect, this role offers an ideal long-term home. Operating as a legendary, century-old food manufacturing leader in the Greater Madison area, this organization has spent the last 100 years building a reputation centered on employee well-being, craftsmanship, and workplace safety. Leadership invests heavily in setting the maintenance team up to succeed from day one, providing world-class training, high-end tools, and a facility where safety is non-negotiable. You will join a positive, non-political 2nd shift where team members look out for one another and take pride in keeping high-speed processing machinery running smoothly. Backed by an industry-leading overtime model—including time-and-a-half after 8 daily hours and guaranteed double-time on Sundays—this environment rewards your dedication while offering unmatched career stability. What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

Maintain High-Speed Processing Lines:

Execute comprehensive mechanical troubleshooting, rapid fault-tracing, and emergency breakdown repairs across high-speed packaging equipment and processing cells.

Service Conveyors & Drive Assemblies:

Troubleshoot, rebuild, and optimize complex conveyor networks, high-speed belts, sortation lines, gearboxes, and mechanical drive assemblies.

Diagnose Fluid Power Systems:

Inspect, overhaul, and service high-pressure pneumatic systems, pneumatic valves, hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and fluid distribution loops safely.

Execute Structural Modifications:

Utilize MIG/TIG welding equipment to modify machinery frameworks, fabricate brackets, repair machine guards, and reinforce production components.

Maintain Regulatory Compliance:

Partner closely with floor leadership to ensure all equipment and work areas adhere to strict sanitation guidelines, safety protocols, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications) 1+

Year Mechanical Maintenance Depth:

Verifiable experience maintaining and repairing machinery in a fast-paced production setting, with core strength in hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors.

Fabrication & Welding Fundamentals:

Demonstrated ability to perform basic structural welding, torch cutting, and metal fitting for machinery repair applications.

Regulated Facility Readiness:

Full comfort working in a food-safe processing environment with a strict personal commitment to workplace cleanliness, safety standards, and GMP compliance.

Proven Tenure & Reliability:

Stable employment background showing strong daily attendance, safety dedication, and solid teamwork with past employers.

Local Commute:

Residence established within a comfortable, daily 45-minute driving radius of the Greater Madison, WI area.

Compliance & Legal Authorization:

Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills) Food /

Beverage Industry Experience:

Prior background working inside a USDA, FDA, or SQF-regulated food processing or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.

High-Speed Packaging Machinery:

Exposure to automated pouchers, shrink wrappers, cartoners, or rotary labeling equipment. Basic Electrical /

Motor Controls:

Hands-on ability to wire AC motors, check fuses, and safely troubleshoot basic 24V/120V sensor circuits.