Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift at Johnsonville

Watertown, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

43.81

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Ammonia Refrigeration, HVAC, Steam Generation, Basic Computer Skills, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Project Management, Machining, Fabrication, Safety Awareness, Inventory Management

Industry

Food Production

Description

We can’t do what we do best – make great-tasting sausage products – unless our equipment is reliably running at its best. Members of our maintenance team keep our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical controls systems. You’ll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as we innovate and grow the business. Johnsonville, LLC 2nd shift Electro-Mechanical Technician Watertown, WI Starting Hourly Rate: $31.95, $1.50 plus shift premium. Skill block completion will increase hourly rate. Pay Range: $31.95 - $43.81 per hour Hours: 2:00pm – 11:00pm; Monday - Friday, with weekend work expected Position Overview: You will be directly involved in the Reliability and Maintenance of the equipment and processes we use to produce our great tasting sausage. This position will not only be involved in maintaining current equipment, but it will allow you to apply Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques and concepts on our way to helping Johnsonville become the "Best Company in the World." Responsibilities: Apply RCM techniques to improve the performance of a variety of production equipment Perform maintenance of utility equipment Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on various production and utility equipment and apply RCA techniques to improve and eliminate future problems Work on projects (i.e. machining, fabrication, Capital projects and working with outside vendors) Help gather information to create technical equipment data for development of preventative maintenance information for SAP Assist with new equipment installation and/or equipment relocation Maintain facilities and equipment to meet Johnsonville, OSHA and U.S.D.A. standards Be part of teams that implement ideas to improve uptime of plant equipment through equipment modifications, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance Preventive maintenance of all plant equipment Maintain/monitor inventory system for plant and utility equipment Improve uptime on plant equipment through machine modification, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance Maintain all utility areas in a neat/orderly fashion Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience: Industrial maintenance experience is required Experience in ammonia refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning and steam generation (boiler), is a plus Basic Electrical experience/understanding is required (PLCs are a plus.) –Willingness to learn is essential Skills and Competencies: Strong written and verbal communication skills required Basic computer skills required Member must be highly motivated with high expectations Physical Demands: Must be able to lift, carry and hand grip up to 65 lbs, and pull up to 20 lbs Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift Other Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check Date: September 22, 2025 Location: Watertown, WI Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Positions Available: 1 Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement! About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! How to Apply: Apply online only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. #JVLIND Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of production and utility equipment. This includes troubleshooting issues, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with new equipment installations.