Maintenance Mechanic - Hiring Urgently

We are searching for a motivated Maintenance Mechanic to join our stellar team at GehlFoods in Germantown, WI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Maintenance Mechanic is an awesome opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, presentation and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Maintenance Mechanic at GehlFoods today!

Gehl Foods is a Germantown, Wisconsin-based maker of ready-to-serve, real dairy products. The company uses an advanced aseptic process to eliminate microorganisms that cause dairy foods to spoil and at the same time locks in freshness and taste. Its products – cheese sauces, puddings, yogurt, and dairy-based beverages – are sold in restaurants and retail stores under Gehl brands and many global brands who trust Gehl Foods with their manufacturing operations.

Due to continued success and rapid growth in the industry, Gehl Foods is looking for qualified individuals to join us on our journey to World Class Manufacturing. It is an exciting time to be a part of Gehl Foods, LLC. If you are looking for a chance to take your skills and experience to the next level, and the opportunity to make a difference, please consider Gehl Foods.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Shift Supervisor, the Electromechanical Technician is primarily responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and process improvement of mechanical equipment, automated PLC’s, robotics, and other computer-controlled equipment used to support production operations. Additional responsibilities may require working with project and utilities staff to support production needs and organizational initiatives. 

Job Responsibilities

· Perform repairs, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting for all electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems to support both production and non-production related equipment in accordance with established standards.

· Manages equipment calibrations, programmable device configurations and systems hardware to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, minimize equipment downtime, and support improvement activities for productivity and yield enhancement.

· Assist in the execution of process validation, tooling, or package development testing to support organizational efficiency and process improvements.

· Collaborate with engineering and other cross functional groups to ensure equipment downtime is communicated in a timely fashion and that decisions are in alignment with productions needs and overall company initiatives.

· Generates daily work logs to track work orders and status of ongoing project assignments to ensure department resources are appropriately utilized.

· Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable regulatory requirements while following the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices.

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· 5 years of electromechanical experience ideally in a food or beverage industry environment

· Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and abilities to analyze a wide variety of equipment troubleshoot problems and assess maintenance needs

· Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and controls aspects of factory automation systems and the integration of the devices used

· Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical P&ID drawings, and applied knowledge operating systems up to 3Ph and 480Vac

· Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats

· Proficient using a PC, ideally using Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Qualifications

· Associate’s degree in Electromechanical Technology or related field

· Working knowledge of electrical circuits, PLC troubleshooting, repair, and programming.

· Previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

· Journeyman certification

Benefits of working as a Maintenance Mechanic in Germantown, WI:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package