Manufacturing Equipment Technician

The Babcock Dairy Plant is seeking a dependable and hardworking individual to support the full range of plant operations, with a strong emphasis on hands-on manufacturing tasks. This position plays a vital role in producing our high-quality dairy products and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Duties include:
* Assist with product manufacturing and production processes
* Clean and sanitize processing equipment, floors, and walls as directed by the supervisor
* Unload trucks and move stock between storage areas and the production facility
* Serve as backup delivery driver, operating a plant truck (under 26,000 lbs. gross weight) to deliver dairy products across the Madison campus and to other state agencies
* Perform duties under general supervision with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality

Work Schedule & Physical Requirements:
* Standard work hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
* Occasional overtime may be required beyond the normal shift
* Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
* Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
* Work will include exposure to cold environments

Additional Information:
* A criminal background check may be required
* A six-month probationary period may be required
* A valid driver's license is required. Employees must become an approved driver through UW-Madison's driver authorization process, which requires meeting established criteria. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/.

• Performs regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions, repairs and replacements

• Promotes a safe, clean, and organized facility

• Unloads the store raw materials and prepares and loads orders of finished materials for shipment or delivery

• Monitors and maintains inventory and required records, and assisting with retail sales

• Provides assistance with assembling, testing and maintaining manufacturing equipment

• Maintains documentation of equipment maintenance and repair procedures for future reference procedures

• Reads and understands technical manuals for equipment operations and maintenance

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Department of Food Sciences, Babcock Dairy Plant

The minimum salary for this position is $22.00/hour. However, actual salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

* Mechanical aptitude - Experience working with tools and machinery for the purpose of production and/or preventative maintenance
* Manufacturing experience involving production-related activities

* Experience operating equipment in a food manufacturing facility
* Experience cleaning/sanitizing equipment and facilities

Preferred H.S. Diploma

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.
* Cover Letter
* Resume

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field.

It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

References: Finalists will be asked to provide contact information (phone and email) for three references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Hong Zhang, hong.zhang@wisc.edu, (608) 265-4473

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