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Maintenance Technician- Food Processing

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Birchwood Foods

Kenosha, WI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/30/2026

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Job Description

Maintenance Technician- Food Processing Birchwood Foods - 3.1 Kenosha, WI Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Food processing plant Maintenance Electrical experience Electrical systems
HACCP HVAC
Manufacturing Full Job Description Birchwood Foods is looking to for an Maintenance Technician to join the team on first shift ! The Maintenance Technician monitors and maintains smooth plant operation, including production and packaging processes, support systems and facilities.
Job Duties:
Respond to production and facility needs (i.e. equipment breakdown, machine upgrades, and/or adjustments). Capable to troubleshoot and repair. Able to repair and troubleshoot all electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission components/equipment. Perform repairs on facility utility systems (i.e. hot water boilers, ammonia systems, electrical MCC) Perform preventative maintenance functions as scheduled. Capable of working independently on machine repairs Excellent communication skills with maintenance management and production management Work with CMMS system to record equipment parts usage/needs, PM completions, work orders and daily activities. Complete work orders as directed. Perform other tasks as directed.
Qualifications :
Plumbing:
Capable of repairing/replacing copper, plastic or stainless steel piping
Electrical:
Knowledge of electrical systems up to 480 Volt 3 phase. Capable of troubleshooting motor control circuits, VFD programming and equipment control circuits (e-stops, photo eyes, prox sensors, safety circuits, and auxiliary contacts)
Welding:
Capable of welding tig/mig for repairs and light fabrication.
Refrigeration:
Basic working knowledge of ammonia systems including ability to balance ammonia with pressure relieve valves and pressure regulators. Ability to diagnose system problems and relay information to maintenance management Hydraulic /
Pneumatic:
Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic controls. Capable of identifying valve types and troubleshoot valve control failures.
Trouble Shooting Abilities:
Ability to assess and repair equipment using OEM specification guides, schematics and pneumatics. Ability to diagnose equipment failures correctly and repair in a timely manner.
Building Repairs:
Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC rooftop unit
Additional Qualifications:
2 year technical degree and/or journeyman certification, or 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience HACCP Training.
Lockout / Tagout
Training. GMP Training. Safety Training. Sanitation Training. Experience in Food/Beverage (preferred) Works well within a team environment Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to work flexible schedules including overtime and weekends. Highly organized and self-motivated. Wages will be commensurate with experience. Birchwood Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance
Experience:
Maintenance:
2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Kenosha, WI 53144 (Required)
Work Location:
In person