Electro-Mechanical Technician 3rd Shift

We can't do what we do best – make our great-tasting sausage products – unless our equipment is running well and reliably. This is where you'll do your part to make Johnsonville great, by keeping our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your maintenance teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical and controls systems. You'll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as innovate and grow our business.

Johnsonville, LLC

Electro-Mechanical Technician

Pay Range: $33.27/hr - $43.11/hr + $2.00 Shift Premium  
Hours: 10:00pm - 6:30am; Sunday-Thursday (Overtime as production demands)

Responsibilities:

• Apply RCM techniques to improve the performance of a variety of production equipment
• Perform maintenance of utility equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on various production and utility equipment
• Work on projects (i.e. machining, fabrication and working with outside vendors)
• Help gather information to create technical equipment data for development of preventative maintenance information for SAP
• Assist with new equipment installation and/or equipment relocation
• Maintain facilities and equipment to meet Countryside, OSHA and U.S.D.A. standards
• Be part of teams that implement ideas to improve uptime of plant equipment through equipment modifications, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance

Experience:

• Two years of industrial maintenance experience is strongly preferred (welding, machining, metal fabrication skills specific to stainless steel are a plus); Candidates with less than two years' experience are encouraged to apply
• Strong Electrical, PLC Controls experience and Troubleshooting are heavily considered.  Also, Servo Drive experience/understanding required.  Willingness and demonstrated ability to learn is essential.
• Experience in ammonia refrigeration, HVAC and steam generation (boiler), considered a plus, although not required

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to understand parts/inventory system thru SAP for production and utility equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work in varying temperature conditions, both cold and warm.
• Candidate to possess unending commitment to personal and professional development thru technical/non-technical training efforts
• Must be willing to share skills to help others develop and possess excellent communication skills
• Member must be highly motivated, willingness to provide/share ideas and solutions, and possess a high level of expectations
• Willingness to learn and support Asset Management, Maintenance, Product Quality, Safety and OPE initiatives
• Committed to Providing a High Level of Detail and Pride toward the quality of your work.
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Other:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Date: October, 2025

Location: Countryside – Sheboygan Falls, WI

Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Manufacturing

Positions Available:

Benefits:

Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement 

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself

How to Apply:

Apply on-line only at:  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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