Maintenance Technician

Be Part of Something Bigger at Mill Haven Foods

At Mill Haven Foods, we don’t just make products—we help fuel performance, health, and innovation across the globe. Since 2010, we’ve been a trusted leader in custom blending and contract manufacturing of dry dairy powders and functional proteins. Our expertise in flavoring and product development has earned us a reputation for excellence with some of the biggest names in sports nutrition and beyond.

With two modern facilities in the heart of America’s Dairyland, we combine state-of-the-art equipment, an in-house lab, and a passion for quality to produce over 37 million pounds of product every year. Our work helps leading nutrition brands bring their ideas to life—and we’re just getting started.

What really sets Mill Haven Foods apart is our people and our culture. We believe in building a workplace where you can grow, make an impact, and feel proud of the difference you’re making. We’re also deeply connected to our communities, giving back through charitable activities and supporting the families who make our work possible.

We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family-owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition.

Join us—and help shape what’s next in nutrition.

What Mill Haven offers you:

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays Off

• Uniform Program

• Shoe Allowance

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Leadership Development

• Opportunities to support our local communities

• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives

• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician on 2nd Shift in New Lisbon, WI.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM

Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience

The Maintenance Technician assists in performing routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment. This position assists in keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep. The Maintenance Technician assists in performing repairs as needed by the department, troubleshoots processes, performing preventive maintenance, and also assists with machine set ups and rebuilds.

Job Duties:

• Assist in ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, and processing equipment.

• Be readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.

• Accurately read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

• Assist in performing preventative maintenance (i.e. conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data) as needed.

• Assist in ensuring proper function of the line manufacturing support systems (line/lube delivery, chemical deliver, ingredient delivery, process systems, CIP systems, operational support.)

• Accurately complete work orders in a timely manner to maintain high quality standards.

• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees; notifying them of problems and/or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.

• Complete all paperwork in a clear, legible and accurate format, including all required information and documenting in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by checking parts out of inventory and assigning them to the proper work order; report low supply levels to Manager.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, including maintenance shop.

• Adhere to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).

• Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Associate’s or Technical School Degree in Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science or Food Processing preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

• Understanding of preventative maintenance programs required.

• Mechanic, pneumatic, hydraulic and basic electrical knowledge required.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics including knowledge of redlining schematics for updates required.

• Experience with wiring electrical control panels or equipment remote actuators and inputs and outputs as well plumbing equipment, pneumatic or/and hydraulic lines required.

• Experience planning, selecting, testing, installing and maintaining equipment and other types of systems required.

• 4-20mA control Loops.

• Motor Control Centers utilizing voltages from 120vac to 480vac.

• Variable Frequency Drives.

• Rockwell PLC Programming Software Legacy and Logix based.

• Rockwell View Studio (ME) Version 6 and up.

• Intouch (Wonderware) Development utilizing version 2012 P01 and newer.

• Intouch, Intouch Historian and SQL server2008.

• Computer Server file locations and Network configuration.

• AutoCAD or other Electrical Print Viewing Software.

• Understanding P&ID’s.

• Sound wiring principles and techniques.

• Troubleshooting using Electrical prints, PLC logic, and measuring equipment.

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