Maintenance Technician

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How Agropur invests in YOU:  

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• 3 Weeks PTO on day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance
  • 2 pay increases within first year!

What’s involved in this role: 

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician in Luxemburg, WI.

The Maintenance Technician I performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep.

• Starting pay $32.39
• $1.50 shift premium from 7:00pm-7:00am
• Double time on Sunday and holidays
• 2-2-3 Schedule 6:00pm-6:00am
• Effectively communicate with crew from previous and current shifts.
• Work closely with production Supervisors, line leaders and production crews to answer questions and receive as much information as possible to perform the work successfully. 
• Efficiently repair/replace valves and pumps (seals, steams, O rings, seats, bearings, etc.)
• Effectively perform electrical wiring (switches, outlets, starter, motor leads, etc.).
• Effectively perform sanitary welding and moderate pipe fitting (stainless, copper, pvc, etc.).
• Perform utility inspections (boilers, air systems, WWTP, water systems, ammonia, HVAC, security, etc.), adjusting as needed.
• Effectively update and install equipment.
• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA. 
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the packaging/production process as needed.  
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Work closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Accurately read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.

What you need to join our team:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Maintenance/repair experience or training required.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.

Where you’ll be working: 

Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.