Maintenance Technician

Day or Night Shift Openings, working 3 to 4 12-hour shifts, 5 am - 5 pm, or 5 pm - 5 am,

including every other weekend.  

The Maintenance Technician works with the maintenance and production team to install, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade equipment using mechanical and electrical technology. This position also performs general maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment. Employees in this position provide quality service and support to internal customers while focusing on safety, quality and productivity to effectively meet the Westby Cooperative Creamery goals.  

Preferred candidates:

* Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology and two or more years of experience with mechanical and electrical repair or a combination of education and experience.

*Attention to detail, basic math skills, and having the ability to read, understand, and follow SOP’s and GMP’s is required.  

*Ability to work independently; manages one’s own time, monitors individual performance, identifies problems and problems solves, using judgment in making decisions. 

*Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers and work in a team or independently with a positive attitude is required.  

*Focus on safety, quality, and productivity.  

*Dependability, flexibility, energy, and efficiency are required.    

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1903, Westby Cooperative Creamery has a unique perspective on the dairy industry - from farm to fridge. Our team takes great pride in crafting cultured dairy products that make it to our customer's table and nourishes their family. We're Safe Quality Food Level 3 certified, which means we're part of a globally recognized program that delivers high-quality food safely.
Our Vision is to be the best cultured dairy foods manufacturer and milk-marketing cooperative in the country.
We provide a safe, healthy, team oriented work environment with continued learning opportunities which provide personal growth and satisfaction that benefits employees and their families.
We invite you to take the next step to learn how you can be a part of our team