Job Title: Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Mayville, WI
Duration: Direct Hire
Schedule:
- Off-season: Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM (4x10)
- Pack season (Jun–Oct): Rotating 6x12 day/night shifts (5:45–6:15), demanding schedule.
Role Summary
This is a hands-on mechanical role supporting a seasonal, high-volume vegetable processing facility. Primary focus is keeping production equipment running during pack season and maintaining, repairing, and preparing equipment during the off-season.
Mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and accountability matter more than industry-specific experience or formal certifications.
What You Will Do
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues during production to minimize downtime
- Perform preventive maintenance and document completed PMs
- Own responsibility for assigned production areas during pack season
- Support operators by ensuring equipment is running safely and efficiently
- Repair, maintain, and install processing and packaging equipment
- Read manuals, schematics, and technical documentation to complete repairs
- Inspect equipment for wear, failure risk, and safety concerns
- Complete mechanical repairs and adjustments during off-pack periods
- Prepare equipment for pack season startup and post-season shutdown
- Follow all plant safety rules, GMPs, and food safety requirements
- Support additional maintenance needs as assigned
- Welding and machining are not primary requirements for this role.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting ability
- Experience may come from non-manufacturing environments such as automotive, farm equipment, general mechanical repair, or similar fields
- Ability to diagnose problems and follow step-by-step repair processes
- Comfort working long hours during peak seasonal operations
- Ability to work collaboratively with operators, supervisors, and leadership
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable attendance and ability to commute during winter conditions
Nice-to-Have Experience
- Prior exposure to production or processing equipment
- Preventive maintenance experience
- Seasonal or peak-operation work environments
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Additional voluntary benefits available