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Maintenance Mechanic

Schreiber Foods · Richland Center, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you learned to fix something you'd never worked on before.

What they are checking: Whether they can grow their skills, which matters since pay here depends partly on testing and experience.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a supervisor about how to fix something.

What they are checking: Whether they can raise a concern respectfully and still work as part of the team.

What would you do

An operator tells you a pump is making a strange noise but it's still running. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take early warning signs seriously instead of waiting for a breakdown.

You finish your assigned work early on your shift. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they find useful work on their own, like cleanup or checking equipment, without being told.

About the work

Tell me about your experience working on fillers, case packers, pumps or conveyors.

What they are checking: Whether their hands-on experience matches the equipment they will be maintaining here.

Walk me through how you'd troubleshoot a case packer that keeps jamming.

What they are checking: Whether they work through a problem step by step instead of guessing or just clearing the jam over and over.

How do you complete and record preventive maintenance so the next person can trust it was done?

What they are checking: Whether they see PM records as part of the work, since unrecorded maintenance might as well not have happened.

Explain how you lock out a machine before working on it.

What they are checking: Whether they follow lockout/tagout every time and verify zero energy, which protects their own life.

What do you do differently when working on equipment that touches food?

What they are checking: Whether they understand food-grade parts and lubricants and cleaning up so nothing contaminates product.

What hand tools, power tools and measuring tools are you comfortable using?

What they are checking: Whether they have the basic tool skills to start contributing without a lot of training.

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The full job description

As published by Schreiber Foods.

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations Job Family: Environmental, Health & Safety, Repair & Maintenance Work Shift: Job Description: Earn up to $35.85 per hour (based on shift, experience and testing) $5000 SIGN ON BONUS The purpose of the maintenance technician position is to assist in maintenance on production equipment (fillers, casepack, pumps, track, etc.) as needed. The maintenance technician will also complete and record preventative maintenance as assigned. Why Schreiber? Here are some reasons to join our team: • We own our company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan • We are a global leader in dairy innovation • We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits • We provide opportunities to advance and grow with us Benefits: • Earn up to $35.85/hour - Based on shift, experience and testing • PAID TIME OFF at date of hire and VACATION MATCHING for experienced candidates! • Access up to 50% of your earned wages before payday • Profit Sharing Plan • Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance effective on first day of employment • 8% 401(K) Match • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Get childcare assistance! Get up to $5,000 annually to assist with the cost of childcare • Wellness Benefits • Earn $1,200 in wellness dollars for your health savings account. • Paid Holidays What do you need to succeed: • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently throughout shift • Excellent communication skills • Weekend/overtime work is required on a rotating basis • Machine shop • Welding • Mill and Lathe • Computer Skills • Facility maintenance including painting and basic electrical • Organizational skills • Mathematical skills • Maintain valid driver’s license and proof of insurance on file • Electrical and electrical troubleshooting skills required What's the Shift? • 12 Hour Days: 6AM - 6:30PM • 12 Hour Nights: 6PM - 630AM What's the Pay? Earn up to $35.85 / hour - Based on shift, experience and testing Eligible partners will receive: Eligible partners will receive: • Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year. • Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals. • Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one. • Childcare costs . Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters. • Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses. • Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber. • Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one. • Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time. • Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the Job Alerts button in the upper-right corner to create a job alert.

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