Maintenance Technician - Days

The Campbell's Company · Franklin, WI

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at The Campbell's Company (industrial) in Franklin, WI. Here, you will make a difference every day.

Tools it names: Root cause, FDA / GMP, SAP, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 85 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 55%
Welding 50%
PLC 48%
Robotics 28%
Automation 23%
Tooling 21%

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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Responsibilities

◆Understands and adheres to the governmental regulatory programs and policies. These may include but are not limited to National Electrical Code, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Uniform Building Code (UBC) and local government environmental agency policies.
◆Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures, including but not limited to: Lock-Out - Tag-Out; Arc Flash and Hot Work Permits.
◆Understands the concept of Permit Required Confined Spaces and assists with proper alternate entry of re-classified confined spaces when necessary.
◆Follows all applicable good manufacturing practices (GMP's) for area assigned.
◆Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), food handling before and after equipment inspection and repair activities.
◆Attends classes, seminars, and in-house training as needed to maintain skill level with changes in the industry.
◆Assists in making improvements and suggestions to optimize maintenance program.
◆Executes and documents planned and unplanned work findings and data during shift via SAP.
◆Repairs and installation of parts, tools and equipment. Fabricates or modifies machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
◆Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM), inspections, corrective repairs, special projects/equipment rebuilds
◆Performs execution and resolution of equipment breakdowns/repairs.
◆Leverages methodologies including, but not limited to: root cause analysis (RCA), break down failure analysis (BDA) and cause maps to identify and resolve equipment issues.
◆Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to identify failures and takes correct follow-up actions. Predictive maintenance technologies include ultrasound, thermal imaging, oil analysis, and vibration analysis.
◆Documents the cause of the failure and works with maintenance team, planner, supervisor, or other team members to take action to prevent a reoccurrence of the failure.
◆Understands and interprets technical documents and diagrams which include but are not limited to: factory manuals, blueprints, schematics, Single Line Electrical Drawings, mechanical and electrical equipment schematics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), and etc.
◆May perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Sitting: Seldom

Driving: Occasionally

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Using hands: Continuously

Climbing: Frequently

Squatting/Kneeling: Frequently

Talking/Hearing: Frequently

Two Handed Carry: Occasionally

Reaching: Continuously

Pushing: Occasionally

Pulling: Occasionally

Overhead Work Standing: Occasionally

Ladder Climbing: Frequently

Repetitive Twisting Standing: Continuously

Fine motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously

Bending: Continuously

Vison (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously

Follow Directions and Routines: Frequently

Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently

Analyze Data: Seldom

Problem Solving: Frequently

Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently

Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently

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Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

LOCATION: Franklin, Wisconsin

Base rate per hour: $32.95

SHIFT: Day Shift - 12 hour - 2-2-3 Schedule (Work every other weekend)

HOURS: 5:45 AM until 6 PM

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining equipment and facilities to operate in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, supporting continuous improvement, production strategies and plant reliability of snack food equipment and building maintenance.

For the job

Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Experience: Some college or formal technical school education is preferred, but not required. Must pass plant specific maintenance test.

Lift/Carry/Push Weight

Up to 10 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 50 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 100 lbs.: Occasionally (must be with assistance)

More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance)

Where applicable, ability to climb into trailer & walk on uneven surfaces to gather samples: Occasionally

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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