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Maintenance Technician II (Weekends)
Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am, Friday-Sunday
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Hourly Rate: $25-$34/hour
Join our Engineering & Maintenance team and play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our manufacturing facility. As a Maintenance Technician II, you will bring advanced technical expertise to maintain complex process equipment, utilities, and facilities within a cGMP-regulated environment. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to product quality and operational excellence while supporting a collaborative, safety-first culture.
The Role & Your Impact
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, Supervisor, and Lead, you will take ownership of advanced maintenance activities, troubleshoot complex issues, and help drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement across the site.
In this role, you will:
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery, process equipment, and facility systems in a food manufacturing environment
Diagnose root causes of equipment failures, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Accurately complete maintenance documentation (paper and electronic) in compliance with cGMP requirements, including CMMS entries, parts requests, and lifecycle activities
Maintain and ensure reliable operation of utility systems including HVAC, dust collection, pumps, valves, compressors, plumbing, heat exchangers, and electrical systems
Respond to unplanned downtime, restore operations efficiently, and document all maintenance activities
Identify and communicate spare parts, tools, and inventory requirements to maintain operational readiness
Train and support maintenance and operations personnel on equipment, procedures, and best practices
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, energy reduction, and cost savings
Follow all cGMP, SOP, and quality requirements, and promptly report deviations
Develop, review, and improve preventive maintenance procedures and work instructions
Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to policies such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space programs
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
5+ years of experience in an FDA-regulated or controlled manufacturing environment (food ingredients, live cultures, or pharmaceutical preferred)
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment while executing preventative maintenance programs
Advanced knowledge of industrial maintenance systems including motors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, instrumentation, boilers, chillers, and related equipment
Ability to work effectively as a team player while also operating independently when needed
Positive attitude with a willingness to teach and support operators and team members
Strong commitment to attendance, reliability, and adherence to company policies and procedures
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or varying shifts as required
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
5+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
Knowledge of cGMP, sanitation standards, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
Experience working independently in low-support or off-shift environments
Proficiency using lifts (scissor lift, boom lift), forklifts, rigging, and overhead hoists
Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods
Ability to read and interpret PLC logic, control wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment drawings
Hands-on technical skills such as welding, pipe fitting, machining, fabrication, pump/valve rebuilds, and basic electrical work
Experience in water treatment, boiler operation, vibration analysis, or oil analysis
EPA certification and experience with refrigerant systems (preferred)
What We Offer
We offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performing environment where your expertise directly impacts production reliability and product quality. You’ll contribute to meaningful continuous improvement initiatives while expanding your technical skills and mentoring others. Our culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professional growth.
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, humidity, moving equipment, fumes, and chemicals
Exposure to extreme temperatures including freezer conditions (-55°C) and warm environments such as boiler rooms
Required use of company-issued uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and respirators as needed
Physically active role requiring standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, bending, crouching, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Work may involve both independent tasks and team-based activities
Overtime, weekend work, and on-call responsibilities may be required
Compensation & Benefits
Expected pay range: $25-$34/hour
Benefits:
401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of wellness time
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Healthcare savings account with generous employer contribution
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits effective from day one
Relevant Information
Application deadline: July 29, 2026
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
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