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Maintenance TechnicianGpac • Waunakee, Wisconsin, United States
Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Gpac • Waunakee, Wisconsin, United States
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Gpac is working with a well-established, family-owned  food manufacturing company seeking a 1st Shift   Maintenance Technician  to join its production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined professional who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and keeping operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

Position :  Maintenance Technician  Shift :  6 : 00 AM – 4 : 00–6 : 00 PM during the school year, with weekend repair time as needed (average 45–55 hours / week at 1.5x overtime). Summer schedule averages 30–35 hours / week.

Pay Range :  $25– $35 per hour + overtime

What You’ll Do :

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
  • Maintain pumps, conveyors, slicers, boilers, and refrigeration systems.
  • Work with PLCs, VFDs, and automated control systems.
  • Support continuous improvement and food safety initiatives across the facility.
  • Read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings.

What You Bring :

  • 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food / beverage manufacturing preferred).
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary process systems.
  • Experience with ammonia refrigeration, boilers, or wastewater systems a plus.
  • Safety-minded and dependable, with the ability to work independently.
  • Commitment to preventive maintenance and reliability best practices.
  • What’s in it for You :

  • Competitive hourly pay with overtime after 40 hours.
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO).
  • Team-oriented culture focused on safety, reliability, and growth.
  • Steady year-round work with a lighter summer schedule for better work-life balance.
  • We are in the process of arranging interviews, If interested and serious, please send your confidential resume Rick at rick.spinner@gogpac.com for immediate consideration!

    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.

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    Maintenance Technician • Waunakee, Wisconsin, United States