Maintenance Technician in Portage, Wisconsin at Pennsylvania Food Corporation

Pennsylvania Food Corporation (PFC) and Morski Brands are growing food manufacturing organizations committed to producing high-quality, food-safe products while driving innovation and operational excellence. We value accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement, and we’re looking for talented people who want to make an impact and grow with us.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician supports the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment, facility systems, and related machinery within a food manufacturing environment. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, equipment inspections, and general facility maintenance while maintaining high standards for safety, food safety, quality, and sanitation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with food processing, packaging, or production equipment experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, packaging machinery, conveyors, pumps, motors, compressors, and facility systems
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime and support production
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and partner with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and other teams to resolve issues
• Maintain equipment according to manufacturer specifications, company standards, and preventive maintenance schedules
• Support equipment changeovers, installations, adjustments, testing, and start-ups
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety programs, sanitation procedures, allergen controls, and quality standards
• Ensure maintenance activities and repairs do not create food safety, product quality, or contamination risks
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), OSHA, company, and facility-specific safety requirements
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, inspection documentation, and parts usage
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventories of tools, replacement parts, supplies, and maintenance materials
• Perform general facility maintenance, including lighting, plumbing, doors, dock equipment, and related repairs
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement
• Communicate equipment concerns, safety hazards, and repair recommendations promptly to management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school, trade certification, or related maintenance training preferred
• 2–3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; food manufacturing, food processing, or packaging experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Experience troubleshooting motors, sensors, conveyors, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and production equipment
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), electrical controls, and reading schematics or blueprints preferred
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, USDA/FDA requirements, allergen controls, sanitation, and food safety practices preferred
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or maintenance work-order documentation preferred
• Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, meters, measuring devices, and related maintenance equipment
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment
• Dependable, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and able to respond with urgency to production and equipment needs

Required Skills & Competencies

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Electrical troubleshooting and basic controls
• Preventive maintenance and equipment inspection
• Production equipment maintenance and reliability
• Food safety and GMP compliance
• Lockout/tagout and safe work practices
• Downtime reduction and continuous improvement
• Cross-functional communication
• Accurate maintenance documentation
• Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, reach, and work around production equipment for extended periods
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate
• Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, wet or slippery surfaces, cleaning chemicals, and production materials
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow applicable safety, sanitation, and food safety procedures
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or off-shift hours as required by production and maintenance needs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Pennsylvania Food Corporation (PFC) and Morski Brands are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to maintaining workplaces free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Pennsylvania Food Corporation (PFC) and Morski Brands provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances in accordance with applicable law. Employees requiring an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role. Management reserves the right to modify, add, remove, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs.

Nothing in this job description creates an employment contract or guarantee of employment. Employment with Pennsylvania Food Corporation (PFC) or Morski Brands, as applicable, is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the applicable Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.