Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

At Link Snacks , we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands— Jack Link’s® ,  Lorissa’s Kitchen® ,  Golden Island® ,  BiFi® , and  Peperami®  and  KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. The maintenance technician’s role is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition. Demand Maintenance as assigned: Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs. Maintain, repair and troubleshoot machinery, ovens, mechanical lift trucks, and facilities problems as needed for production issues and efficiency. Safety operate various machines, including a Band Saw, Break Press, Mill, Lathe, Grinder, etc. Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. Maintain all areas of the shop, boiler room, and the interior/exterior of the plant. Troubleshoot electrical functions (i.e. motors, controls, PLC function, and other basic wiring) Confers with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned. Assist with inventory control of tools and parts on hand. Work with tools and power equipment as well as material handling. Operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker.  Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s). Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Safety: Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment. Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area. Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager. Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions. Rotating Schedule: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM Required Education : High school diploma or GED Required Experience : 1-5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred :              Basic knowledge of manufacturing. Facility maintenance experience preferred Industrial mechanical experience. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics Knowledge of electrical/mechanical safety practices Prior Knowledge of food processing equipment helpful.  Electrical and electrical troubleshooting of 120/240/480 3ph systems. Troubleshooting PLC and frequency drives. Welding (both MIG and TIG). Associates Degree or Technical Certification in Machining or Electrical REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine breakdown, preventive maintenance and other maintenance related reports and correspondence. Intermediate verbal communication skills in English. Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and techniques used in the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trades (i.e. welding, tap measure, band saw, lathe, caliper, micrometer, etc.). Self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and with teams Project oriented Multi-tasking ability Attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Work well with others Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members The hiring range for this role is $25.46 - $38.19   Hourly. Actual wages will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insuranc