Maintenance Technician - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

$5,000 sign on bonus

3rd shift, 10pm-6am Monday-Friday.

Persnickety People. Exceptional Cheese. Come join our Maintenance Team!

Your Story. 

You are inquisitive by nature; you have a drive to solve problems and improve on processes. You do not need constant direction and thrive in a team environment. You understand the need to solicit feedback and understanding how your decisions impact the plant floor and the bottom line. You are known for your ability to lead change, problem solve and sustain projects. You are driven by the need to continue your education in your profession.

Your Passion. Our Culture. 

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you.  Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family.  At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company.  You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career.  With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.  If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here. 

Benefits that set us apart. 

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance 


• Onsite Health & Wellness Center 


• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation


• Tuition Assistance


• Access to Employee Store 

What You Do.  

• Maintain a safe working environment and follow GMP practices.


• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic parts.


• Utilize predictive maintenance diagnostic tools and document results.


• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and Root Cause Analysis.


• Train and support other team members.

Your Education and Experience. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• 3+ years of direct manufacturing experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance or an associate’s degree in a related technical discipline.

Your Qualifications.

• Requires a high level of proficiency and mental as well as physical alertness.


• Ability to work independently with resourcefulness, originality, and initiative.


• Understanding of functional criteria for control systems, power systems, and electronic device selection.


• Soft skills, interacting, positive reinforcement, teamwork, we not me attitude, highly cooperative, attentive, leading by example, etc.


• Skills and competencies further defined in attached functional expectations for this position.


• To maintain and stay current as well as comply with State of Wisconsin license criteria for Industrial Electrician, Journeymen Maintenance Technicians must attend specified hours in relevant and accepted CEUs for electrical codes and safety.

Our Story. 

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years.  We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses.  Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces.  Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry. 

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.