Maintenance Intern

Company Description

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get…authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side® with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, LK, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Job Description

Join Jack Link's as a Maintenance Intern during the summer of 2026 in New Glarus, WI! The Maintenance Intern role is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner.  Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in these trades.
• Actively work to improve OEE.
• Development of training and facilitation of hands on training.
• Diagnosis of mechanical and electrical system issues.
• Inspection of components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation to ensure correct repair procedures are in place.
• Maintain available parts, tools, and material inventory.
• Routine inspection of equipment for preventative and emergency maintenance needs.
• Calibration of devices to optimize performance and maintain longevity of equipment.
• Installation of new equipment, replacement parts and components.
• Collaboration with vendors to procure necessary equipment and tools necessary to successfully complete projects.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical machinery.
• Collaboration with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventative maintenance schedules.
• Routine inspection of tools and maintenance equipment.
• Dismantling of equipment to access, remove and replace defective parts to maintain operability.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
• Follow safety policies and procedures
• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
• Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Demand Maintenance as assigned: Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.
• Preventative Maintenance as assigned.
• Filing breakdown reports.
• Assist with inventory control.
• Maintain the shop, boiler room, and the interior/exterior of the plant.
• You will develop a final presentation on your experience highlighting project work, accomplishments, and insight on Jack Link’s as a company.

Qualifications

Required Education: Studying for an Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:  

• Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and techniques used in the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trades.
• Basic understanding of motors, and controllers, hydraulics and pneumatics, plumbing.
• Basic understanding of PLC I/O. 
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP.

Preferred Experience: 

• English/Spanish bilingual.
• Previous experience working in a meat processing facility. 
• CMMS experience in at least one or more CMMS program.

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