Industrial Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

Salary
Monticello, WI
Posted on November 4, 2026
$54,080.00 - $74,880.00

Industrial Maintenance Technician: Monticello, WI

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our client’s team. This role is crucial in ensuring a safe working environment, maintaining and improving equipment efficiency, and supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, repair, and identify root causes of machine deficiencies.
Perform electrical and mechanical repairs, including primary and control circuits.
Assist in new equipment installation and setup.
Monitor machinery during production and suggest process improvements.
Maintain machinery per specifications and provide operational insights.
Work closely with fellow technicians and production teams to enhance efficiency.
Offer alternative solutions and improvements to enhance equipment performance.
Ensure a food-safe production environment by adhering to GMPs, HACCP plans, and SQF Level 3 compliance.

Skills & Experience:

Education: HSD, required
Experience: 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, required
Knowledge: mechanical and electrical maintenance experience & the ability to read & interpret blueprints, required
Software: Microsoft Word & Excel, required

What We Offer:

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Flex Spending Account
401(K) with 3.5% company match
Bonus Program
PTO
Paid Training
Paid Weekly
Direct Deposit

Please Note:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay: $26.00 – $36.00/hour (depending on experience and expertise)

Type: 1st Shift, Full-time, Onsite

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

If you’re a problem-solver with a passion for industrial maintenance, we’d love to hear from you!

Hughes Resources is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

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