Maintenance Mechanic (Plant & Warehouse) – Direct Hire

Location: Ripon, WI

Openings: 2 (1 Plant Mechanic, 1 Warehouse Mechanic)

Pay: $28.00–$34.00/hr

Overview

A long-standing food manufacturing facility in Ripon, WI is hiring 2 Maintenance Mechanics to support both plant and warehouse operations.

This is a canning facility with over 100 years of operation, running a semi-automated production environment focused on vegetables such as green beans and carrots. The plant expands significantly during peak season, and maintenance plays a critical role in keeping operations running.

This role is best suited for someone who is hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working in a seasonal, high-demand production environment where schedules and workload shift throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance on plant or warehouse equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues during production
• Maintain and rebuild:
• Chains, sprockets, and gearboxes
• Bearings and power transmission systems
• Conveyors, pumps, and motors
• Support preventative maintenance and equipment overhauls
• Respond to breakdowns and minimize downtime during production runs
• Maintain repair logs and documentation
• Follow all safety and housekeeping standards

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Strong mechanical knowledge of:
• Power transmission systems (chains, sprockets, gearboxes, bearings)
• Basic hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment in a live production environment
• Welding, machining, or fabrication experience preferred
• PLC exposure preferred but not required
• Open to candidates from manufacturing, automotive, military, construction, or similar backgrounds

Candidates must be comfortable working outside of a traditional 9–5 schedule.

Schedule Details

Plant Maintenance Mechanic (1 Opening)

• Pack Season (Late June – Mid November):12-hour shifts: 5:00am–5:00pm or 5:00pm–5:00am
• 2-shift operation
• 1 scheduled day off per week
• Shift rotation midway through the season
• Daily overtime required
• Off-Season:1 shift operation
• 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts starting at 5:00am

Warehouse Maintenance Mechanic – Night Shift (1 Opening)

• Off-Season:5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• Start time typically around 2:00pm
• Peak Season (Late October – December):2-shift operation
• Hours vary based on order volume and shipping demand

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: $28.00/hr
• Up to $34.00/hr based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Stable, long-term direct hire opportunity

Additional Information

• This plant operates with a seasonal production cycle, with peak activity from July through September and continued demand through the fall.
• Maintenance work is highly hands-on and learned on the floor during production
• Strong performers tend to stay long-term, with many maintenance employees having extended tenure at the facility

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, solving real-time problems, and being a key part of keeping production running.

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