Electro-Mechanical Technician
Johnsonville · Holton, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Johnsonville (food & beverage) in Holton, KS. Be part of teams that implement ideas to improve uptime of plant equipment through equipment modifications, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Machining, Welding, SAP, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 56 other live reliability postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 65%
- ✓ PLC 37%
- ✓ Welding 32%
- Root cause 23%
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This plant: Johnsonville in Holton
2 other open roles at this site.
- Food Safety Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
- Operations Manager · Production · Manager
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Responsibilities
- ◆Apply RCM techniques to improve the performance of a variety of production equipment
- ◆Perform maintenance of utility equipment
- ◆Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on various production and utility equipment
- ◆Work on projects (i.e. machining, fabrication and working with outside vendors)
- ◆Help gather information to create technical equipment data for development of preventative maintenance information for SAP
- ◆Assist with new equipment installation and/or equipment relocation
- ◆Maintain facilities and equipment to meet Countryside, OSHA and U.S.D.A. standards
- ◆Be part of teams that implement ideas to improve uptime of plant equipment through equipment modifications, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance
Experience
- ✓Two years of industrial maintenance experience is strongly preferred (welding, machining, metal fabrication skills specific to stainless steel are a plus); Candidates with less than two years’ experience are encouraged to apply
- ✓Strong Electrical, PLC Controls experience and Troubleshooting are heavily considered. Also, Servo Drive experience/understanding required. Willingness and a demonstrated ability to learn is essential.
- ✓Experience in ammonia refrigeration, HVAC and steam generation (boiler), considered a plus, although not required
Education
- ✓High School Diploma or GED required
- ✓Technical Degree preferred
Other
Requirements
- ✓External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
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Position Facility: Holton
We can’t do what we do best – make great-tasting sausage products – unless our equipment is reliably running at its best. Members of our maintenance team keep our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical controls systems. You’ll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as we innovate and grow the business.
Position Overview
As an Electro-Mechanical Technician, you will be directly involved in the Reliability and Maintenance of the equipment and processes we use to produce our great tasting sausage. You will conduct daily maintenance activities, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and communicate with other members to help Johnsonville to become the “Best Company in the World.”
Skills
- •Ability to understand parts/inventory system thru SAP for production and utility equipment
- •Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
- •Must be willing to work in varying temperature conditions, both cold and warm.
- •Candidate to possess unending commitment to personal and professional development thru technical/non-technical training efforts
- •Must be willing to share skills to help others develop and possess excellent communication skills
- •Member must be highly motivated, willingness to provide/share ideas and solutions, and possess a high level of expectations
- •Willingness to learn and support Asset Management, Maintenance, Product Quality, Safety and OPE initiatives
- •Committed to Providing a High Level of Detail and Pride toward the quality of your work.
- •Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.
About our Company
Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!