<p>Hours & Shift</p> <p>This role will initially follow a first-shift schedule during typical business hours. Starting Late Spring/Early Summer 2026 the schedule will transition to second shift, following a 4, 10s schedule. Typical hours will be 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM, with shifts assigned on various days Sunday through Friday. Beginning in Fall 2026, the permanent schedule is expected to take effect which will be 12-hour 2-2-3 shifts, 5:00PM - 5:00AM. Please note that this plan may evolve as we continue to grow and adapt the Chilton start-up location.</p> <p>Pay Range & Growth Opportunity</p> <p>Pay starting at $37.05/hour</p> <p>Pay Premium: $3.00 per hour for night shift hours (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)</p> <p>Grande operates under a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) model; an Associate (employee)-led approach focused on continuous growth, collaboration, and operational excellence. Through our Skill Block system, Associates are placed and progress based on their demonstrated knowledge and abilities, with clear pathways for advancement offering opportunity to grow your skills and responsibilities as you develop within the team.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Grande is hiring a Night Shift Maintenance Technician for our brand-new, state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility in Chilton. This is a unique opportunity to help launch and support a facility built from the ground up.</p> <p>In this hands-on role, you'll maintain, troubleshoot, and support automated manufacturing, utility, and facility systems. The position focuses on PLC-controlled equipment, drives, instrumentation, and utilities, along with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. You'll perform preventative maintenance, respond to equipment issues, and use CMMS to track work orders, parts, and repairs.</p> <p>You'll work closely with operations, engineering, quality, and vendors to support daily production, reliability improvements, and capital projects. This role also plays a key part in continuous improvement, safety, and compliance with GMP, food safety, and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, USDA).</p> <p>If you're a proactive problem solver who enjoys automation, manufacturing technology, and being part of something new, apply today and help shape the future of dairy manufacturing at Grande.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Maintain and troubleshoot automated manufacturing, utility, and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable operation. </li><li>Diagnose and repair PLC controlled equipment, drives, motors, power supplies, instrumentation, and control devices. </li><li>Support utility systems including boilers, refrigeration (ammonia), chilled water, glycol, and water/wastewater systems. </li><li>Perform maintenance in compliance with safety, permit, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO and contractor oversight. </li><li>Verify proper equipment restoration and operational readiness following maintenance activities. </li><li>Conduct routine facility and utility rounds to identify abnormal or early failure conditions. </li><li>Support preventive maintenance, AM standards, and reliability improvements, including BOM and spare parts accuracy. </li><li>Develop and maintain work instructions and documentation; coach operators and junior technicians as needed. </li><li>Participate in daily management systems, continuous improvement, and capital or improvement projects. </li><li>Coordinate work with operations, engineering, quality, and external vendors to ensure successful execution. </li></ul> <p>Why Grande?</p> <p>With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy", Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit - our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company - what we do and how we go about it - or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.</p> <p>Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits</p> <ul> <li>Low-cost onsite clinics. </li><li>Free onsite fitness center. </li><li>Free healthy snacks throughout the facility. </li><li>Health and wellness reimbursement program. </li><li>Associate cheese purchasing program. </li><li>Two-year mentorship program. </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li></ul> <p>Why Chilton?</p> <p>Located in the heart of Calumet County, Chilton blends small-town charm with big opportunity. With a cost of living 5% below the Wisconsin average and housing prices well under national levels, it's an affordable and attractive place to live, work, and grow your career. Known for its safety, welcoming community, and strong local values, Chilton offers an ideal environment for those seeking to unwind, recharge, and embrace a relaxed and balanced lifestyle.</p> <p>Chilton also features easy access to parks and outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown with local dining and entertainment, and annual festivals that celebrate the area's local culture and community spirit. As the proud home of Grande's newest start-up location, Chilton presents a unique opportunity to be part of something new and impactful, joining an organization dedicated to professional excellence, enriching the lives of our Associates (employees), and fulfilling "a purpose greater than ourselves".</p> <p>What you need to be considered for the role:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree. An equivalent level of experience may be considered. </li><li>5 years Maintenance Experience </li><li>Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation. </li><li>Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments. </li><li>Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills. </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with utilities (boilers, refrigeration, chilled water, ammonia). </li><li>Familiarity with GMP audits and food safety standards. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands and Work Conditions:</p> <p>This role requires the ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing between 20-50 lbs, as well as frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration. The work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery.</p>