Food Processing Equipment Reliability Technician

TekPro has partnered with a successful food processor in Milwaukee to add a skilled maintenance professional to their team for the long term. Picture this: you arrive for 2nd shift, review the PM board, take a quick walk-through of the processing and packaging lines, and prioritize your plan. A conveyor needs alignment, a VFD throws a fault, a pneumatic actuator slows, and a HazCom audit is due—your expertise keeps production safe and on schedule.

• Own the repair and upkeep of facility systems and processing/packaging machinery.
• Carry out preventative (PM) maintenance tasks on company equipment to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Diagnose and perform timely hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical repairs across the lines.
• Repair plumbing to prevent water damage and return fixtures to full functionality.
• Troubleshoot and work safely on electrical systems up to 480V, including 120/208/240/480 voltage.
• Apply working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs to resolve controls-related issues.
• Conduct hazardous communication (HazCom) audits and mitigate potential safety risks.
• Maintain organized work areas and strong housekeeping practices.
• Pitch in with other duties as assigned to support production goals.

• High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on training that equips you with the required skills.
• 1–5+ years maintaining packing/production machinery in the food industry.
• Deep respect for safety rules and regulations and the discipline to follow them.
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and proven electrical troubleshooting capability.
• Comfort working with 120/208/240/480 voltage systems.

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and HMIs
• Conveyor systems

• 2nd shift
• 10+ hours of overtime per week
• Competitive hourly pay
• Excellent health and retirement benefits

Milwaukee, WI