Maintenance Technician in Viroqua

Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Night Shift (Food Manufacturing)

Shift: Night Shift (6:00 p.m. – 6:00 am, M&T OR M&W AND every other weekend)

About the Role: We’re seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our night shift team in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. You’ll play a key role in keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently to support continuous, high-quality food production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ensure all maintenance work follows GMP, FDA, and food safety requirements.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Complete maintenance logs, work orders, and documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with production and sanitation teams to support smooth, safe operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical troubleshooting, and control systems.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, packaging machinery, and refrigeration a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade certification a plus.

If you're interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Alek Scherber at alek.scherber@gogpac.com for immediate consideration!

Keywords: maintenance, industrial maintenance, night shift, food manufacturing, dairy manufacturing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.