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