Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Cumberland, WI

Facility: Green Bean Processing Plant

Openings: 1

Type: Full-time, hourly

About the Role

This is a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic role supporting a seasonal green bean cannery. The plant operates year-round with a defined pack season that requires longer hours and high reliability.

This role is a strong fit for mechanics who value stability, predictable schedules most of the year, and overtime during pack, and who take pride in showing up, learning, and doing the job right.

Cannery experience is helpful but not required. Work ethic, integrity, and mechanical aptitude matter most.

Schedule and Hours

Pack Season

Approx. July through September

• 12-hr shifts
• Day shift: 5:30am to 6:00pm
• Night shift: 5:30pm to 6:00am
• Employees stay on their assigned shift for the entire pack season
• Typical weekly hours average around 60 hrs
• Days off follow a rotating pattern, generally:
• 7 on / 2 off
• Occasional 3-day weekends, not guaranteed

Off-Pack Season

Approx. October through June

• 4x10 schedule
• Monday through Thursday
• 40 hrs per week
• Limited weekend work

This schedule is emphasized clearly during interviews so there are no surprises.

Pay

• Typical starting range: $26.00 to $28.00/hr
• Night shift differential: $0.30/hr
• Top end: Up to $30.00/hr
• Reserved for strong, relevant experience
• Cannery or closely related food manufacturing backgrounds
• Rates above $30/hr are case by case and require additional approvals

Most new hires do not start at the top of the range. Raises are typically evaluated after completing a full pack season, with merit increases possible based on performance.

What You Will Work On

• Inspect, maintain, and repair processing and packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues impacting production
• Support uptime during pack and major maintenance projects during off-pack
• Perform preventive maintenance and document work accurately
• Work on sorters, encoders, and mechanical systems requiring higher technical aptitude
• Support equipment rebuilds, installs, and upgrades
• Follow food safety, GMP, and safety standards
• Work closely with other mechanics and production teams

This is a team-based maintenance environment. Mechanics are not expected to troubleshoot everything alone.

Backgrounds That Can Be a Fit

You do not need prior cannery experience to be hired.

Good backgrounds include:

• Ag mechanics
• Automotive mechanics
• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Military technicians with mechanical or technical training
• Machinist-style skill sets for more exacting mechanical work

Specialty skills are valued but rare. The plant is willing to build and train the right people.

What Matters Most

• Mechanical aptitude
• Reliability and attendance
• Integrity and honesty about skill level
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to handle pack season demands

Work ethic ranks higher than perfect experience.

Benefits Overview

• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Additional voluntary benefits

Why This Role

You get:

• Predictable schedules most of the year
• Defined overtime during pack season
• A plant that is upfront about expectations
• A team that values reliability and effort
• Long-term stability in a seasonal operation

This is a solid role for a mechanic who wants consistency, accountability, and work they can take pride in.

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