At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

The Processing Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting equipment. This includes performing routine and emergency repairs, conducting inspections, and ensuring systems are functioning efficiently. They may also handle tasks like plumbing and electrical work, often collaborating with other team members and external specialists.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Daily work:                                                                                                                              

• Respond to calls and work requests as they arrive to maintain machine performance as the facility runs.
• Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment, complete daily Work Order documentation and enter information into CMMS system. Proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Routine inspection of tools and maintenance equipment.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Install, assemble, and test new machines and equipment.

Troubleshooting:                                                                                                                    

• Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery.
• Perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electric and hydraulic; identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.
• Diagnosis of mechanical and electrical system issues.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical machinery.

General:                                                                                                                                  

• Reading, interpreting, and following instructions and operation manuals.
• Assisting with installation of new equipment and performing calibration and adjustments to ensure accurate and efficient operation.
• Maintain machinery and the adjacent workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness.

• Assist with inventory control.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience: 1+ years of experience in a maintenance or mechanical field.

Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and techniques used in the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trades. Basic understanding of motors, and controllers, hydraulics and pneumatics, plumbing. Basic understanding of PLC I/O.  Basic understanding of TCP/IP.

Preferred:

Robotics maintenance and troubleshooting experience.

Experience working in a food manufacturing environment preferred but not required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.
• Must be a team player that is committed to working in a quality environment. 
• The ability to work independently with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• The ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Must be an agent for change and receptive to innovative ideas from others.
• The ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other team members and departments.
• The ability to deal with multiple tasks while using good judgment.
• The ability to perform heavy physical work, exercising up to 50 pounds of strength frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work involves stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping.

The starting pay rate for this role is $20.00 – $28.00 (Hourly).

Available Shifts:

1st shift: Monday - Thursday from 4:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

3rd shift: Thursday - Sunday from 4:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

4th shift: Thursday - Sunday from 4:30 PM to 5:00 AM.

Shift Differential Hourly Rate:

3rd shift $2.00

4th shift $2.50

Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Link Snacks Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Link Snacks provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head.  The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area.  Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.

      EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
      Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national              origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation,              gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

      E-VERIFY:
     Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization         of  all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: 

     http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

     All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.