1st Shift Maintenance Technician – Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Fortress Nutrition, LLC · New Berlin, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Fortress Nutrition, LLC (industrial) in New Berlin, WI. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FDA / GMP, PLC, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 129 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 131 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 49%
- ✓ Team leadership 46%
- Welding 42%
- Robotics 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Fortress Nutrition, LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓3+ years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing on high-speed equipment (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar preferred)
- ✓Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- ✓Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- ✓Must be reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities
- ✓Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- ✓Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- ✓Ability to work overtime, weekends, and be on-call as needed
Must operate with a high sense of urgency at all times. This role requires immediate response to equipment issues and constant monitoring to keep production running. Individuals who are not attentive, proactive, responsive and engaged on the floor, or are not fast-moving in addressing issues, will be successful in this role.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field
- ✓Experience with high-speed packaging equipment and PLC systems
- ✓Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety & quality standards
- ✓Experience in food, beverage, bottling, canning, high-speed packaging, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift)
- ✓Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and operate tools and equipment
- ✓Bending, kneeling, climbing (on ladders/mezzanines up to 20 feet high), and reaching as needed
- ✓Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs on a frequent basis
qualifications
- ✓Double Time Pay for 50+ hours per workweek AND any weekend work
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Fortress Nutrition is growing —and we’re looking for a skilled, driven and reliable Maintenance Technician to support our high-speed Beverage Canning operations on 1st shift. If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, working with machinery/equipment, and being the person who keeps production running, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing team.
This role is critical to minimizing downtime, maintaining equipment reliability, and supporting production in real time.
Why This Role Stands Out
- •Be part of a team where your work directly impacts production uptime and efficiency every day!
Schedule: 1st Shift
- •Monday – Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
- •Overtime and weekends required based on production needs
- •Must be available for on-call support as needed
Training Schedule
- •Monday – Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
- •Hands-on training to learn equipment, systems, and processes
Note: Maintenance schedules may be adjusted or staggered based on business/operation needs.
What You’ll Do
- •Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge
- •Respond quickly to production line calls and resolve issues to minimize downtime
- •Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facility systems
- •Support product setups, changeovers, and general production operations
- •Monitor equipment for unusual sounds, movements, or performance issues
- •Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate with vendors as needed
- •Disassemble and repair equipment, replacing defective parts as required
- •Perform minor facility repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.)
- •Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- •Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, EPA, etc.)
- •Provide support and guidance to production teams when needed
- •Follow all safety and quality procedures at all times
- •Perform all other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Pay & Benefits
- •Starting Pay: $33.00-$36.00 per hour, with higher starting rates offered based on experience and
Benefits Include
- •PTO Package with Carryover Option
- •Paid Holidays
- •Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
- •HSA with Company Contributions
- •Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
- •401(k) with strong company match
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Referral Bonuses
- •And more
Ready to Apply?
Email your resume to careers@fortressllc.com
Please ensure your resume is up to date. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.