Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Overview

Grande is hiring for a Maintenance Technician at a brand-new state-of-the-art facility located in Chilton. You’ll handle a wide range of responsibilities including preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. You’ll operate tools such as welders, forklifts, and scissor lifts, and use maintenance software (CMMS) to manage work orders, parts usage, and repair tracking. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help keep operations running efficiently and safely.

This role will initially follow a first-shift schedule during typical business hours. Starting Late Spring/Early Summer 2026 the schedule will transition to second shift, following a 4, 10s schedule. Typical hours will be 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM, with shifts assigned on various days Sunday through Friday. Beginning in Fall 2026, the permanent schedule is expected to take effect: 12-hour 2-2-3 shifts, 5:00PM - 5:00AM.

The plan may evolve as we grow the Chilton start-up location.

Pay starting at $26.85/hour. Pay Premium: $3.00 per hour for night shift hours (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM). Grande operates under a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) model; an Associate-led approach focused on continuous growth, collaboration, and operational excellence. Through our Skill Block system, Associates are placed and progress based on demonstrated knowledge and abilities, with clear pathways for advancement offering opportunity to grow your skills and responsibilities as you develop within the team.

Grande is hiring for our brand-new state-of-the-art facility located in Chilton; an exciting opportunity to be part of building something from the ground up. We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to help ensure the smooth operation of our production and facility equipment. In this hands-on role, you’ll handle a wide range of responsibilities including preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

You’ll operate tools such as welders, forklifts, and scissor lifts, and use maintenance software (CMMS) to manage work orders, parts usage, and repair tracking. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help keep our operations running efficiently and safely. In addition to maintenance work, you’ll play a key role in continuous improvement by diagnosing equipment issues, updating SOPs and PM schedules, and recommending process enhancements for safety, quality, and cost savings.

You’ll ensure compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, USDA, etc.), maintain a clean and organized workspace, and collaborate with vendors and fellow Associates. If you’re proactive problem solver ready to make an impact and grow your career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, join us at the starting line of this exciting new venture. Apply today and help shape the future of dairy manufacturing at Grande!

Grande is a longstanding dairy company focused on quality and workplace culture. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande emphasizes career growth opportunities, work/life balance and community involvement. Visit  for more information.

• Low-cost onsite clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout the facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two-year mentorship program.
• Paid Parental Leave.

Located in the heart of Calumet County, Chilton blends small-town charm with big opportunity. With a cost of living 5% below the Wisconsin average and housing prices well under national levels, it’s an affordable and attractive place to live, work, and grow your career. Chilton offers parks and outdoor recreation, walkable downtown with local dining and festivals, and is the home of Grande’s newest start-up location.

• High School or GED
• Ability and willingness to learn advanced mechanical and electrical technical skills
• Math and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in…