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Lakeside Foods

Quality Maintenance - 1st Shift

Manitowoc, WI

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

In the Quality Maintenance position, you will be part of a Quality Team that values hard work, supports each other, and takes pride in delivering quality product. Whether you are starting your career ...

GWR Management LLC

Maintenance Engineer

Pelham, AL · On-site

Works as a team participant along with the maintenance staff to ensure quality maintenance standards set by the Company are met and exceeded. * 3 to 5 years of verifiable hands-on technical work ...

GWR Management LLC

Maintenance Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

Works as a team participant along with the maintenance staff to ensure quality maintenance standards set by the Company are met and exceeded. * 3 to 5 years of verifiable hands-on technical work ...

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How much do quality maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality maintenance in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quality Maintenance vs Quality Control?

AspectQuality MaintenanceQuality Control
Primary FocusEnsuring ongoing process stability and equipment reliabilityInspecting products to identify defects and ensure standards
ResponsibilitiesPreventive maintenance, process improvements, equipment calibrationProduct inspections, testing, defect identification
CertificationsOften requires technical or maintenance certificationsQuality assurance certifications, testing qualifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, maintenance workshopsProduction lines, inspection labs

While both roles aim to ensure product quality, Quality Maintenance focuses on maintaining equipment and processes to prevent issues, whereas Quality Control emphasizes inspecting finished products to detect defects. Both are essential for a comprehensive quality management system.

What is Quality Maintenance?

Quality Maintenance refers to the systematic process of ensuring that equipment, machinery, and processes consistently meet predefined standards of quality and performance. This involves regular inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions to minimize defects and downtime. Professionals in this field work to identify potential issues before they affect production, ensuring that products or services meet customer expectations. Quality Maintenance is crucial in manufacturing, production, and various technical industries to maintain efficiency and compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Quality Maintenance professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Maintenance professional, a strong understanding of quality control processes, preventive maintenance techniques, and relevant industry standards is essential, often supported by technical diplomas or certifications. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), root cause analysis tools, and compliance software is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in identifying and addressing quality and maintenance issues. These competencies ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous operational improvement in manufacturing or facility environments.

How does a Quality Maintenance professional typically collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve recurring issues?

Quality Maintenance professionals work closely with both production and engineering teams to identify, analyze, and resolve recurring equipment or process issues that impact product quality. This often involves participating in root cause analysis meetings, sharing detailed inspection results, and recommending corrective actions. Effective collaboration ensures that maintenance solutions align with production schedules and that engineering modifications address underlying problems without creating new risks. Clear communication and a proactive approach are key to driving continuous improvement across departments.
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Infographic showing various Quality Maintenance job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.
Quality Maintenance - 1st Shift

Quality Maintenance - 1st Shift

Lakeside Foods

Manitowoc, WI

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Lakeside Foods rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 385 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

At Lakeside Foods, we are not your typical packaging and warehouse. Our Packaging Center in Manitowoc is clean, safe, and full of energy. In the Quality Maintenance position, you will be part of a Quality Team that values hard work, supports each other, and takes pride in delivering quality product. Whether you are starting your career or looking for a stable, rewarding job, this is a place where you can grow and thrive.

What You’ll Get:

  • Competitive wages based on experience
  • Stable work environment with a growing company
  • Schedules to maintain work/life balance
  • Excellent market-leading medical insurance, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days of employment
  • Retirement plan with company match of 50% up to 6% of pay
  • Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
  • Paid on-site and off-site training
  • An Employer who works hard to ensure your safety on the job

What You’ll Do:

  • Understand and be proficient in Barcoding Programs and Traksys Quality Program.
  • Investigate any variances from approved procedures, standards, and specifications.
  • Responsible for documentation, organization, and execution of procedures and specifications.
  • Identify any corrective actions taken and attain documentation.
  • Responsible for auditing all receiving docks, shipping docks, dry and/or frozen warehouse areas, frozen packaging supplies, frozen packaging lines, and the organization and inventory control of the QA sampling area.
  • Track problems to determine the frequency of occurrences and origin of the problem.
  • Prepare reports on all audit and problem-solving activities.
  • Complete Preop Inspections and document corrective actions.
  • Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Associate Degree preferred
  • 2 to 5 years of training and experience
  • Customer requirements experience
  • Quality Assurance experience preferred
  • Willingness to learn
  • Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO MANITOWOC

Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S. S. Badger. We love company and invite you to explore 20 miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. From the pristine coastline with its stunning parks and beaches and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a maritime treasure to visit as well as a wonderful place to work and live.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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