Maintenance Technician II

Ventura Foods

. Troubleshoot, repair and maintain facility production and equipment mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeWaukesha • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems in an industrial setting, while adhering to GMP, safety procedures, and electrical codes. Proficient in using hand and power tools, with a solid understanding of PLC operation and the ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical And Mechanical MaintenanceGMP CompliancePLC OperationPreventive MaintenanceUse Of Hand And Power Tools

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingRepairing EquipmentPreventive MaintenanceMechanical ConceptsElectrical ConceptsGMP KnowledgeSafety ProceduresBlueprint ReadingSchematic Diagram InterpretationKaizen Participation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Mechanic's ToolsCalipersFeeler GaugesMicrometersLathesDrill Presses

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDSafety TrainingGMP TrainingSQF Training

Industry Keywords

Industrial EquipmentFood SafetyFSMAContinuous ImprovementMechanical Defects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Troubleshoot, repair and maintain facility production and equipment mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems
Perform emergency and unscheduled production equipment repairs during production
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and machine servicing
Identify mechanical defects using touch, sight and sound
Repair equipment according to GMP, safety procedures, building codes and safety codes
Use mechanic’s tools, calipers, feeler gauges and micrometers
Participate in Kaizen, focused improvement and other continuous improvement activities to improve facility SIS efficiency
Complete daily mechanic time sheets and sign off work orders and preventive maintenance sheets
Return completed paperwork to the planner scheduler
Maintain radio contact with the planner scheduler, foremen and maintenance supervisors
Operate shop tools such as lathes and drill presses to repair equipment or fabricate simple parts
Follow food safety policies, GMPs, SQF code, FSMA and associated preventive controls
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED
5-10 years of journey level experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts and operating safety
Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical and mechanical trades
Basic knowledge of PLC operation
Ability to complete mandatory safety, GMP and SQF training classes
Ability to follow electrical codes, equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications
Ability to work third shift
Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Ability to work extended 8-12 hour shifts, unscheduled after-hours and weekends as required
Ability to work in adverse temperatures, around vibrations, chemicals, fumes and food allergens, confined and dark spaces, and at heights exceeding 18 feet
Physical strength and dexterity for sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance
Travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings options
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs
On-the-job training
Career growth opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits