Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Company: DreamPak
Location: New Berlin
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $30.00-$35.00/hour Are you interested in launching new and innovative products to the market? Changing the food and beverage industry? At DreamPak, we aspire to bring liquid food and beverage innovations to the market and make consumers lives more efficient, simple and enjoyable. We have stayed true to the idea that liquid concentrates represent the future of the beverage and dietary supplement world. This singular focus has allowed us to expand from a single product contract manufacturing shop into a technology and innovation driven, vertically integrated company serving a wide range of markets and categories. We're looking for the best and brightest to take our company to the next level. Due to growth, it has created a need for a Maintenance Technician. There will be occasional Saturdays, but it is rare. This position comes with a competitive hourly pay, full comprehensive benefits program, 401K retirement program, paid time off and holiday pay. If you are selected for an interview, other information will be shared throughout the interviewing process. The duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the position are listed below. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, and rules. Promote a safety awareness and commitment at all times. Maintain confidentiality of information received, created, or processed. Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production and related services. Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties. Make repairs or adjustments to keep production equipment operating. Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments to involve dismantling, inspection, machining or replacement of purchased parts. Perform various activities relative to the installation and relocation of existing machines and equipment to involve dismantling, erection, leveling, fitting and aligning operations. Ensure maintenance on DreamPaks buildings, facilities, and grounds are performed. Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment. Contact OEM and replacement parts distributors, to obtain needed parts. Contact sources with applicable knowledge, to assess and recommend machinery-related issues. Maintain required maintenance logs and files. Perform routine housekeeping activities in the Maintenance Department and ensure adherence to established safety procedures and cleanliness standards. Identify and assist in leading the implementation of Continuous Improvement. Serve on Companys Safety Committee. Acts as the back up to the other Maintenance Technicians and the Maintenance & Engineering Manager during absences to ensure the integrity of the SQF system. Responsible for adhering food safety, cGMPs, employee safety, quality standards, sanitary practices and customer specifications. Report any food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Associates degree or equivalent work experience and three to five years related maintenance experience Possess a working knowledge of pneumatics, machinery electrical wiring, PLCs, refrigeration and/or process steam systems Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and manufacturing software Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints Initiative and willingness to learn and gain additional knowledge Ability to problem solve and determine effective solutions to a variety of situations where limited standardization exists Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

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