Maintenance Technician
QPS Employment Group
Merrill/WI/United States
Merrill/WI/United States
- $30 - $35 p/hour
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- maintenance technician
- preventative maintenance
- PLC troubleshooting
The Maintenance Technician position involves maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced dairy food production environment to ensure efficient operation and minimize downtime. The role requires expertise in preventative maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and mechanical and electrical repairs, as well as safety compliance and parts management. Candidates should have relevant experience in manufacturing, ideally in dairy or food production, and possess strong communication skills and a proactive work ethic.
Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Wage: $30.00 - $35.00/hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: 5:30am - 4:00pm
Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS!
QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a motivated maintenance professional with strong preventative maintenance and PLC troubleshooting experience in fast-paced food production environments.
If you’re passionate about improving equipment performance, minimizing downtime, and supporting a culture of Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity, apply to this opportunity in Merrill, WI to help shape the future of dairy!
Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:
- Maintain manufacturing equipment / machinery to ensure efficient daily operation
- Work closely with operators to better understand machine operation and normal wear and tear
- Provide input on and works to improve maintenance processes and projects that will minimize operational downtime
- Ensure timely completion of preventative maintenance program
- Test and adjust equipment to meet performance specifications
- Evaluate needs and usage of replacements parts, spare parts and place orders to procure such materials
- Identify and maintain a work schedule that optimizes machine availability (on/off days) with available labor hours
- Conduct walk-arounds to further understand task requirements
- Assure that safety procedures, including lock-out/ tag out procedures, are available to employees and contractors
Requirements for Maintenance Technician:
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
- Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Associate's Degree, Certificate or Apprenticeship, and/or equivalent experience
- Electrical and mechanical repair on production and utility equipment
- At least three years in dairy/food production or similar manufacturing environment
- Strong background in mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair and preventive maintenance
- Utilities maintenance such as plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge; or proficient knowledge working with boilers, refrigeration is strongly preferred
- Willing to obtain fresh water/wastewater certification(s)
- Motivated and capable of working independently
- Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal
wausau@qpsemployment.com
IND050
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
Wage: $30.00 - $35.00/hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: 5:30am - 4:00pm
Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS!
QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a motivated maintenance professional with strong preventative maintenance and PLC troubleshooting experience in fast-paced food production environments.
If you’re passionate about improving equipment performance, minimizing downtime, and supporting a culture of Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity, apply to this opportunity in Merrill, WI to help shape the future of dairy!
Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:
- Maintain manufacturing equipment / machinery to ensure efficient daily operation
- Work closely with operators to better understand machine operation and normal wear and tear
- Provide input on and works to improve maintenance processes and projects that will minimize operational downtime
- Ensure timely completion of preventative maintenance program
- Test and adjust equipment to meet performance specifications
- Evaluate needs and usage of replacements parts, spare parts and place orders to procure such materials
- Identify and maintain a work schedule that optimizes machine availability (on/off days) with available labor hours
- Conduct walk-arounds to further understand task requirements
- Assure that safety procedures, including lock-out/ tag out procedures, are available to employees and contractors
Requirements for Maintenance Technician:
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
- Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Associate's Degree, Certificate or Apprenticeship, and/or equivalent experience
- Electrical and mechanical repair on production and utility equipment
- At least three years in dairy/food production or similar manufacturing environment
- Strong background in mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair and preventive maintenance
- Utilities maintenance such as plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge; or proficient knowledge working with boilers, refrigeration is strongly preferred
- Willing to obtain fresh water/wastewater certification(s)
- Motivated and capable of working independently
- Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal
wausau@qpsemployment.com
IND050
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process




