Senior Field Mechanic

Lakeside Foods is a family-owned company providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food.  We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. And there’s a seat at the table for you. 

Become One Of Our Valued Mechanics:

Here at Lakeside Foods, our maintenance technician team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring equipment runs optimally while maintaining the facility. Maintenance mechanics/technicians are respected “Jack of All Trades” team members, performing mechanical and/or fabrication updates and using their knowledge to continuously improve production processes. If you are a creative problem-solver who perseveres through challenging equipment repairs, we want to talk with you.

What You’ll Get:

• $1500 SIGN ON BONUS
• Competitive wages
• Off-season schedule (December – May) - Four 10’s Monday – Thursday (1st Shift)
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Schedules to maintain work/life balance
• Professional Mechanic Career Path Program
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• Prescription Safety Glasses & safety shoe Reimbursement
• Educational Assistance
• Excellent market-leading low cost medical insurance, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days of employment.
• Retirement plan with company match of 50% up to 6% of pay
• Profit Incentive Program
• Environment of teamwork and collaboration
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
• Safety Incentive Program

 What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the efficient operation of all harvesting equipment
• Maintain all equipment in good repair
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance, adjustments and repair of field equipment
• Utilize Harvesting procedures to generate maximum crop recovery and quality

 What You’ll Bring:

• Two to three years’ experience as a Field Mechanic or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of the operation, preventative maintenance and repair of field equipment highly preferred
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO MANITOWOC

Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S.S. Badger. We love company and invite you to explore 20 miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. From the pristine coastline with its stunning parks and beaches and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a maritime treasure to visit as well as a wonderful place to work and live.

Lakeside Foods welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. 

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