<p>Hours & Shift</p> <p>This role will initially follow a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday during typical business hours. Beginning in Fall 2026, the schedule is expected to transition to 12-hour 2-2-3 shifts, 5:00AM - 5:00PM. 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 $26.85/hour</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 now hiring for our brand-new state-of-the-art facility located in Chilton; an exciting opportunity to be part of building something from the ground up! We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to help ensure the smooth operation of our production and facility equipment. In this hands-on role, you'll handle a wide range of responsibilities including preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. You'll operate tools such as welders, forklifts, and scissor lifts, and use maintenance software (CMMS) to manage work orders, parts usage, and repair tracking. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help keep our operations running efficiently and safely.</p> <p>In addition to maintenance work, you'll play a key role in continuous improvement by diagnosing equipment issues, updating SOPs and PM schedules, and recommending process enhancements for safety, quality, and cost savings. You'll ensure compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, USDA, etc.), maintain a clean and organized workspace, and collaborate with vendors and fellow Associates. If you're proactive problem solver ready to make an impact and grow your career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, join us at the starting line of this exciting new venture. Apply today and help shape the future of dairy manufacturing at Grande!</p> <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>High School or GED </li><li>Ability and willingness to learn advanced mechanical and electrical technical skills </li><li>Math and problem-solving skills </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office </li><li>Mechanical knowledge (machine guarding, drive belt installation & alignment, seal replacements, etc.) </li><li>Pneumatic & hydraulic knowledge (replace and repair; check valves; filter assembly, etc.) </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of PLC and/or proficiency in program editing. </li><li>Electrical concepts (demonstrated knowledge of control wiring, programming and operation of various control panels, transducers, machines, etc.) </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Prior mechanical or electrical maintenance experience and/or training in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred. </li><li>Welding of stainless-steel knowledge desirable </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>