Maintenance Technician - Night Shift!

Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Location: Vernon County, Illinois

Hourly: $26 - $33 HR + shift premiums

Positions Available: 2

Schedule: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM | Rotating schedule with every-other-weekend coverage

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Relocation: No relocation support provided

About the Opportunity

We are seeking two skilled Maintenance Technicians to join a highly automated dairy manufacturing facility in Vernon County, WI.

This is a hands-on, multi-craft maintenance role supporting a 24/7 production environment. You’ll play a critical role in keeping production, packaging, automation, and utility systems operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically and electrically skilled technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working with advanced automation, and making a direct impact on production uptime.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment throughout the facility
• Maintain highly automated production and packaging systems
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, VFDs, motors, controls, and automated equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability
• Maintain pumps, conveyors, separators, pasteurizers, and other processing equipment
• Support instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary processing systems
• Read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings
• Assist with plant utility systems and equipment
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and compliant production environment
• Partner with production and operations teams to minimize downtime
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and equipment reliability

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of maintenance experience
• Manufacturing maintenance experience required; food & beverage experience strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and automated packaging equipment
• Hands-on experience maintaining pumps, conveyors, separators, and pasteurizers
• Familiarity with instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary process systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration, boilers, or wastewater systems is a plus
• Strong preventive maintenance and continuous improvement mindset
• Commitment to food safety and workplace safety
• Ability to work independently and effectively

What’s in It for You?

• $26–$33/hour + shift premiums
• Full benefits package + Healthcare without Co-Pays
• Advancement and career development opportunities
• Work in a modern, automated manufacturing facility
• Exposure to advanced automation, robotics, and pasteurization technology
• Strong team-oriented culture
• A workplace that prioritizes quality, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to contribute to a company focused on sustainable and organic production

Why This Opportunity?

If you’re a hands-on Maintenance Technician who enjoys solving problems, working with advanced manufacturing technology, and keeping production running at its best, this is an opportunity to build your career in a highly automated food manufacturing environment.

Apply today to learn more about this Maintenance Technician opportunity.

No relocation support is available for this position.