Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly? Join a highly automated dairy manufacturer south of La Crosse, WI, known for its strong team culture, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to sustainable production.

This is a multi-craft, hands-on maintenance role supporting production, packaging, and utility systems in a 24 / 7 operation. You’ll work with advanced automation, robotics, and pasteurization systems , ensuring reliable, safe, and compliant plant performance. If you’re mechanically and electrically skilled, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to grow with a stable, mission-driven company — this is the place for you.

What You’ll Do

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, packaging, and utility equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems to minimize downtime.

Maintain pumps, conveyors, separators, pasteurizers, and other process equipment.

Work with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and automated packaging systems.

Read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings.

Support calibration, instrumentation, and sanitary process systems.

Collaborate with operations to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.

Follow all safety, food safety, and regulatory standards.

What You Bring

3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food, beverage, or manufacturing preferred).

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Experience with automation systems, PLCs, and VFDs.

Knowledge of pumps, conveyors, separators, and pasteurization equipment.

Familiarity with instrumentation, calibration, and sanitary processes.

Ammonia refrigeration, boiler, or wastewater experience a plus.

Ability to work independently with a strong safety mindset.

What’s in It for You

Competitive hourly pay plus night and weekend premiums .

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Stable, growing company with strong investment in technology.

Career advancement opportunities in a supportive environment.

Work in a modern, automated creamery with a collaborative, team-oriented culture.

Apply Now!

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.