2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Food Processing & Hydraulics Job at Ridgemont Resources, Madison, WI

  • Ridgemont Resources
  • Madison, WI

Job Description

2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Food Processing & Hydraulics$31.00/hr + Premium Overtime • Greater Madison Area, WI • 2nd Shift • Direct-HirePay & Incentives: $31.00/hour starting base rate + premium overtime structure (time-and-a-half after 8 daily hours + guaranteed double-time on Sundays) + full corporate benefits package.Work Pattern/Schedule: Dedicated 2nd shift schedule (Monday – Friday afternoon/evening shift) with consistent hours and high-earning overtime availability.Environment & Culture: Century-old, pristine food processing facility in Greater Madison; non-political, highly collaborative team culture backed by high-end tooling, top-tier safety standards, and strict GMP protocols.Core Functional Scope: High-speed conveyor networks, fluid power loops (high-pressure hydraulics & pneumatics), mechanical drive assemblies, packaging machinery overhauls, and basic structural welding/fabrication.Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 1+ year of dedicated industrial mechanical maintenance, US work authorization (U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder), and a commute within 45 minutes of Greater Madison, WI.If you are an industrial maintenance professional looking to trade corporate volatility and cutting-corner safety cultures for genuine stability, high-caliber training, and professional respect, this role offers an ideal long-term home. Operating as a legendary, century-old food manufacturing leader in the Greater Madison area, this organization has spent the last 100 years building a reputation centered on employee well-being, craftsmanship, and workplace safety.Leadership invests heavily in setting the maintenance team up to succeed from day one, providing world-class training, high-end tools, and a facility where safety is non-negotiable. You will join a positive, non-political 2nd shift where team members look out for one another and take pride in keeping high-speed processing machinery running smoothly. Backed by an industry-leading overtime model—including time-and-a-half after 8 daily hours and guaranteed double-time on Sundays—this environment rewards your dedication while offering unmatched career stability.What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)Maintain High-Speed Processing Lines: Execute comprehensive mechanical troubleshooting, rapid fault-tracing, and emergency breakdown repairs across high-speed packaging equipment and processing cells.Service Conveyors & Drive Assemblies: Troubleshoot, rebuild, and optimize complex conveyor networks, high-speed belts, sortation lines, gearboxes, and mechanical drive assemblies.Diagnose Fluid Power Systems: Inspect, overhaul, and service high-pressure pneumatic systems, pneumatic valves, hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and fluid distribution loops safely.Execute Structural Modifications: Utilize MIG/TIG welding equipment to modify machinery frameworks, fabricate brackets, repair machine guards, and reinforce production components.Maintain Regulatory Compliance: Partner closely with floor leadership to ensure all equipment and work areas adhere to strict sanitation guidelines, safety protocols, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)1+ Year Mechanical Maintenance Depth: Verifiable experience maintaining and repairing machinery in a fast-paced production setting, with core strength in hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors.Fabrication & Welding Fundamentals: Demonstrated ability to perform basic structural welding, torch cutting, and metal fitting for machinery repair applications.Regulated Facility Readiness: Full comfort working in a food-safe processing environment with a strict personal commitment to workplace cleanliness, safety standards, and GMP compliance.Proven Tenure & Reliability: Stable employment background showing strong daily attendance, safety dedication, and solid teamwork with past employers.Local Commute: Residence established within a comfortable, daily 45-minute driving radius of the Greater Madison, WI area.Compliance & Legal Authorization: Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)Food / Beverage Industry Experience: Prior background working inside a USDA, FDA, or SQF-regulated food processing or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.High-Speed Packaging Machinery: Exposure to automated pouchers, shrink wrappers, cartoners, or rotary labeling equipment.Basic Electrical / Motor Controls: Hands-on ability to wire AC motors, check fuses, and safely troubleshoot basic 24V/120V sensor circuits.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Local area, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift

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