2nd Shift Maintenance Technician
Date: Oct 10, 2025
Location: La Crosse, WI, US, 54603
Company: Great Lakes Cheese
Job Overview
The Maintenance Technician II will perform basic maintenance and repair of machines, production equipment and facility infrastructure.
Job Responsibilities
- Assigned basic maintenance tasks based on level of skill, knowledge, and understanding of equipment.
- Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production line issues and problems.
- Maintain production equipment.
- Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and maintain all types of maintenance work such as pneumatic, steam, process controls, electrical, ammonia, water, and compressed air systems – PLC’s, HMI’s, and also motors.
- All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
- All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- Two years of maintenance experience or more.
- Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
- Experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
- Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to weld. (TIG, MIG and Stick).
- Ability to read and understand schematics, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
- 2 years of food manufacturing experience and/or training or more.
- Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.
- SAP experience.
Working Conditions
- Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
- Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, safety glasses and/or other safety PPE including welding gloves, aprons, face shields, safety harnesses and fall prevention may be required.
- Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, shoulder-to-overhead and pushing/pulling/carrying.
- Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
- Product weight: up to 100 lbs.
- Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.
EEOC & Disclaimer
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Nearest Major Market: La Crosse
Nearest Secondary Market: Winona