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Industrial Maintenance Worker

Agropur · Wisconsin Little Chute, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you fixed a problem that kept coming back.

What they are checking: Whether they find root causes instead of just patching symptoms.

What would you do

The schedule is 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation. How will you stay sharp on long night shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan for safe, reliable work through 12-hour nights.

A machine breaks down at 2 a.m. and production is waiting. How do you decide between a quick fix and a proper repair?

What they are checking: Whether they balance uptime with safety and lasting repairs.

You find a safety hazard but fixing it means stopping a line. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety ahead of production pressure.

About the work

Walk me through how you would troubleshoot a conveyor motor that keeps tripping.

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose electrical and mechanical problems step by step.

Tell me about your experience with pumps, gearboxes or pneumatic systems.

What they are checking: Whether their hands-on skills fit the equipment in a dairy plant.

How do you follow lockout/tagout before working on equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they take energy isolation seriously every time.

How does working in a food plant change how you do repairs?

What they are checking: Whether they understand sanitation, food-grade lubricants and contamination risks.

How do you document repairs so the day shift knows what you did?

What they are checking: Whether they keep records that help prevent repeat failures.

What preventive maintenance have you done, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they see prevention as the way to keep the plant running and in compliance.

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The full job description

As published by Agropur.

Job Type: Regular People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results. An environment that empowers you to take action: • Starting Rate: $30.33 hourly • Night Shift Premium $1.50/hour • Schedule: 2-2-3 NIGHTS, 6pm - 6am • Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00 • Sunday Double Time • Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance • 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions • 3 Weeks PTO on day 1 • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays • Paid parental leave • Advancement Opportunities • Healthy work/life balance What you’ll be responsible for each day: The Maintenance General position is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules/regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair and upkeep. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Troubleshoot equipment for electrical and mechanical systems. • Install, update and repair equipment. • Work closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining high quality. • Repair or replace valves and pumps (seals, steams, O rings, seats, bearings, etc.) as needed. • Perform basic electrical wiring (switches, outlets, starter, motor leads, etc.) as needed. • Perform basic pipe fitting as directed. • Handle all equipment and chemicals safely. Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintain a good working knowledge of all process areas in the plant. • Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices. • Safety ProtocolStop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. • Correct or report any observed safety hazards. • Support safety policies and programs. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Where you’ll be working: • Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 140 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simon’s Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simon’s is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits. • Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

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