Woodstream has a rich history of over 150 years, and we are an essential, life sustaining business.  We provide pest & animal control products that destroy disease carrying insects & rodents.     We have an immediate opportunity for a Maintenance Technician in Juneau, WI Benefits of Working for Woodstream: + Competitive benefits package including: + Bonus Program + 401k with Company Match + Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment + Parental Leave + Adoption Assistance + Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance + Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options + ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options + Paid Vacation and Holidays + Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business. + Opportunity to advance within the company. Overview of the Role: Manufacturing Technicians are an integral part of the production team.  Their success is determined by the positive way in which they communicate, cooperate, interact, and contribute towards achieving Woodstream’s goals and objectives. Manufacturing Technicians are responsible for optimizing equipment uptime and maintaining the facility.  They can respond rapidly to situations to meet production plans and service.  They must perform tasks safely, thoroughly, and in a manner that maintains and improves the overall quality of the product. Specific Responsibilities: + Regular attendance and punctuality required. + Assist maintenance manager in improving the performance of equipment and processes and participate in the implementation of ideas that reduce downtime and improve overall productivity. + Assure equipment availability and readiness to meet the production schedule requirements and throughput rates for workcenters throughout the plant. + Maintain uptime on all production equipment to meet throughput rates on a consistent and reliable basis. + Ensures equipment and tools are clean and sanitary, following the FDA’s CGMPs. + Diagnose machine problems quickly, perform effective troubleshooting of equipment and processes to maintain production of machinery.  Provides technical support to others, as required. + Assure that spare parts are stocked and available for immediate use, to minimize downtime. + Records and maintains data on performance of equipment and processes in a concise, accurate method and communicates exceptions to other team members. + Provides quality instruction, education, and support to production operators. + Demonstrates safety awareness and executes safety policies and procedures at all times. Ensures the safety of others by sharing knowledge as it pertains to our facilities, equipment, and employees. + Maintains a safe, sanitary, and orderly work environment, wherever duties are performed. OTHER FUNCTIONS: + Performs other duties as assigned OTHER SKILLS: + Ability to keep several projects moving forward at the same time. + Self-motivated, able to work with little supervision. + Able to work with and receive direction from many individuals besides his or her direct supervisor. + Effective problem-solving skills. + Provides input to ensure continuous improvements throughout the plant. + Ability to understand and work with companywide priorities. + Excellent communications skills. + Desire and ability to help others improve their technical skills.   EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE + HSD / GED required. + Additional training/education, up to and including a 2-year associates degree in a technical discipline. + An understanding of intermediate math skills including geometry and trigonometry. + Proficient with various measurement tools + Proficient with various power and hand tools + The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, parts diagrams, and equipment manuals. + Set-up/troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance experience in a machine-based manufacturing environment. + Basic knowledge of PLC programming preferred Woodstream Fun Facts! + We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America, 10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply. + We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program. + Over 40% of our directors and above are woman. + 57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander. Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic .   Powered by JazzHR