Maintenance Technician – Electrical - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Sargento Foods · Plymouth, WI

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Sargento Foods (food & beverage) in Plymouth, WI.

They ask for: 3+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, FDA / GMP, PLC, Robotics

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $49k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 157 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 157 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 48%
✓ PLC 46%
Welding 45%
✓ Robotics 22%
✓ Root cause 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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requirements

are followed (NFPA 70E, NEC, etc.)

✓Will participate in, and write Lockout Tag out procedures, for new and upgraded equipment / facility installations, utilizing audits and PMs to stay current
✓PLC install, replacement, diagnostics, and program changes.
✓PC based control installs, replacement, diagnostics, and program interpretation.
✓Robotic control and feedback device troubleshooting
✓Electrical field device/component troubleshooting and replacement.
✓Electrical supply sourcing and sizing for equipment modifications and installs including wire runs up to 480V.
✓Assesses electrical training needs within the maintenance group for safety as well as developmental needs as necessary.
✓Maintain a safe working environment and follow GMP practices.
✓Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic parts.
✓Utilize predictive maintenance diagnostic tools and document results.
✓Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and Root Cause Analysis.
✓Train and support other team members.

Your Education and Experience.

✓High School Diploma or equivalent.
✓3+ years of direct manufacturing experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance or an associate’s degree in a related technical discipline.

Your Qualifications.

✓Requires a high level of proficiency and mental as well as physical alertness.
✓Ability to work independently with resourcefulness, originality, and initiative.
✓Understanding of functional criteria for control systems, power systems, and electronic device selection.
✓Soft skills, interacting, positive reinforcement, teamwork, we not me attitude, highly cooperative, attentive, leading by example, etc.
✓Skills and competencies further defined in attached functional expectations for this position.
✓To maintain and stay current as well as comply with State of Wisconsin license criteria for Industrial Electrician, Journeymen Maintenance Technicians must attend specified hours in relevant and accepted CEUs for electrical codes and safety.

Our Story.

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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Summary

Provide Electrical and Mechanical support for troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, or modifying machinery or facility related equipment. Additional details of related skills needed at pre-defined maintenance tech levels can be found in the Maintenance Technician Skills Matrix. Primary focus is to provide electrical and controls support for installation, troubleshooting, scheduling and repair of manufacturing and facility equipment to insure safety, quality and production standards are met. $5,000 sign on bonus

3rd shift Monday-Friday 10pm-6am

Persnickety People. Exceptional Cheese. Come join our Maintenance Team!

Your Story.

You are inquisitive by nature; you have a drive to solve problems and improve on processes. You do not need constant direction and thrive in a team environment. You understand the need to solicit feedback and understanding how your decisions impact the plant floor and the bottom line. You are known for your ability to lead change, problem solve and sustain projects. You are driven by the need to continue your education in your profession.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits that set us apart.

•Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
•Onsite Health & Wellness Center
•Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
•Tuition Assistance
•Access to Employee Store

What You Do.

•Monitors and advises on proper electrical installation and troubleshooting techniques, verifying that electrical and control standards and compliance guidelines /