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Maintenance Technician

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At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!

Location: Richfield, WI (30 minutes from Milwaukee and Waukesha)

We’re Looking For A: Maintenance Technician

Location: Richfield, WI

Shift: 2nd (2pm - 10:30pm)

What You’ll Be Doing:

Performs preventative maintenance on mechanical systems and machines to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration in partnership with the Supervisor, Maintenance
Observes and tests the operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions, utilizing necessary testing equipment
Assist in the planning, coordinating, and implementation of special projects, equipment installations, and routine maintenance
Operates newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs completed
Records repairs, maintenance, parts and materials used, and order new parts and materials as necessary
References facility floor plan and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct installation and operation of equipment
Examines parts and equipment for defects and excessive wear
Apply a variety of methods, procedures and techniques to layout, install, align, repair, overhaul and maintain various types of machines and equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

High school diploma or GED equivalent
2-3 years of mechanical and electrical background
2 years of facilities maintenance experience
Experience working in the pet food or food production industry (preferred)
HACCP experience (preferred)

Golden Perks & Benefits:

Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

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What You Should Know About Maintenance Technician, Golden Pet Manufacturing

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we’re excited to welcome a Maintenance Technician to our team in Richfield, WI! We're passionate about crafting nutritionally-dense and thoughtfully-sourced pet food, and we're looking for someone who can help us keep our operations running smoothly. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our mechanical systems and machinery are performing at their best. Your day-to-day tasks will include conducting preventative maintenance, diagnosing any malfunctions, and assisting with special projects like equipment installations. Working closely with our Supervisor of Maintenance, you'll disassemble, clean, reassemble, and calibrate machinery as needed. We appreciate a detail-oriented approach, so you'll be responsible for recording repairs and maintaining inventory of parts and materials. While prior experience in the pet food or food production industries is preferred, it’s not a requirement—we welcome candidates with strong mechanical and electrical skills. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level while contributing to our mission of providing the best for pets, join us in Richfield, WI for a shift that runs from 2 PM to 10:30 PM. Let’s change the future of pet food together!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Maintenance Technician at Golden Pet Manufacturing?

As a Maintenance Technician at Golden Pet Manufacturing, your key responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance on machinery, diagnosing equipment malfunctions, assisting with special projects, and maintaining records of repairs and inventory. You will also ensure that newly repaired machinery operates properly and examine equipment for any defects or excessive wear.