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Maintenance Technician

Schreiber Foods · Beloit, 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 recurring breakdown for good instead of just getting the machine running again.

What they are checking: Whether they look for root cause, which is what cuts downtime over months rather than hours.

How do you treat preventive maintenance work orders when you also have breakdowns waiting?

What they are checking: Whether they respect PMs as the work that prevents tomorrow's breakdowns, not something to skip when busy.

Tell me about a time you had to pick up a skill you didn't have, like a new type of drive or a pump you'd never worked on.

What they are checking: Whether they learn on their own and will grow with the plant's equipment over time.

Overtime is expected and weekend work is likely. How do you keep your work sharp and safe on a long week?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan for the schedule and know fatigue raises the risk of mistakes.

Tell me about a time you had to explain a technical problem to a supervisor or operator who wasn't a mechanic.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate clearly with leaders and partners so decisions get made quickly.

What would you do

Production is pushing you to get a line back up fast, but you think the fix needs another hour to be safe. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold firm on safety and quality while still working with production instead of against them.

You come in for third shift and the handoff notes from second shift are thin. How do you figure out what's going on with the lines?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of communication between shifts so problems don't get lost overnight.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd troubleshoot a filler that keeps faulting out on a cream cheese line in the middle of second shift.

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot in a logical order, checking the simple things first, instead of swapping parts until something works.

How comfortable are you reading electrical schematics and working with PLCs? Give me an example of a fault you traced that way.

What they are checking: Whether their electrical and controls skills are real enough to handle problems on automated food lines without hand-holding.

Explain how you do lockout/tagout before working on a machine with electrical, air and product pressure.

What they are checking: Whether they know every energy source must be isolated and verified, since this is where maintenance people get hurt.

What changes about how you work on equipment in a food plant compared to other industrial settings?

What they are checking: Whether they understand sanitary design, food-grade lubricants, and keeping tools and parts from contaminating product.

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The full job description

As published by Schreiber Foods.

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations Job Family: Repair & Maintenance Work Shift: Job Description: This position will be responsible for improving the overall operating functions of the manufacturing machines to achieve the desired goals. This will include preventative maintenance programs, machine upgrades to enable difficult production orders to be more efficient, diagnostic/troubleshooting ability to resolve downtime and quality issues, and overall machine efficiency improvements. This is an interview position. Weekend Nights - Saturday-Monday 6pm-6:30am, overtime and weekdays as needed 10% shift differential when working off shift hours $2/hr extra when working Saturday and Sundays Essential duties • Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production • Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs • Performs maintenance including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines • Conducts preventative maintenance service • Disassembles problem equipment and determines the extent of necessary repairs • Rebuilds complicated machine tools and special purpose machines and plant equipment • Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service • Operates forklifts • Performs necessary facility maintenance • Input data in several types of software platforms including Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) • Communicates and supports company policies and decisions in a positive manner maintain open communication with managers and leaders • Performs other duties within the department as may be assigned Requirements • Ability to direct and motivate other team members to complete specific tasks • Analytical skills and advanced electrical/mechanical problem-solving skills and the ability to give technical guidance to other team members. • Experience in machine modifications and rebuilds • Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. • Flexible work schedule and the ability to work other shifts as needed and to work overtime and weekends. • Basic Computer Skills • Able to obtain Forklift/Scissor lift license • Experience with a multimeter a must • Excellent communication skills. • Excellent computer skills • Must complete and pass required Ramsey testing Education, etc. • Requires a high school diploma/GED • Two-Year technical degree or 5+ years of experience in an Electrical-Mechanical technician role. • Experienced in troubleshooting basic electrical that includes but is not limited to 24VDC, 480VAC, Proximity Sensors, Motor Controls, VFD’s, etc. 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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