1st Shift Maintenance Technician

LeoForce; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

Straightforward hiring process

Job summary

LeoForce in Elkhorn, WI is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician to support and maintain CNC and industrial manufacturing equipment, ensuring machines run safely, reliably, and efficiently. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and documenting repairs, with a focus on reducing downtime.

The role requires 3–5+ years of manufacturing maintenance, strong electrical skills, and familiarity with CNC controls; PLC knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with CNC machines and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Comfortable using test equipment and hand tools.
• Basic PLC knowledge preferred.
• Good communication skills and team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues
• Use schematics and manuals to diagnose and resolve problems
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout
• Document repairs and maintenance activities
• Support equipment installs, upgrades, and reliability improvements
• Work with production teams to reduce downtime

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

CNC machines

Reading schematics

Test equipment

PLC knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Elkhorn,WI, US

6924348

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $25 - $32 per hour
Job Details
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We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support and maintain CNC and industrial manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on keeping machines running safely, reliably, and efficiently in a production environment.
Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues
• Use schematics and manuals to diagnose and resolve problems
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout
• Document repairs and maintenance activities
• Support equipment installs, upgrades, and reliability improvements
• Work with production teams to reduce downtime

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with CNC machines and control systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Comfortable using test equipment and hand tools
• Basic PLC knowledge preferred
• Good communication skills and team mindset

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Computer skills (Windows-based systems)
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work various shifts as needed

A bit about us:
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We are a power-focused engineering and manufacturing organization, and our mission is simple: we move power forward. Our teams design and build customized solutions tailored to the unique needs of each customer.
Our engineers and technicians bring a highly skilled, innovative mindset to every project-approaching challenges with creativity, precision, and a commitment to delivering exactly what we promise.
Above all, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and collaborative partnerships, working closely with customers to develop dependable, purpose-built powertrain solutions they can trust.
Why join us?
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If you're looking for a place where your work truly matters, this is it. Here, you're not just another badge number, you're part of a tight-knit team where your voice, ideas, and craftsmanship have real impact. From day one, you're supported with generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a straightforward, no-nonsense hiring process designed to get you on board without the corporate hoops.
You’ll join a company small enough for everyone to know your name, yet established enough to offer stability, consistent work, and clear expectations across each shift. People stay because the environment is collaborative, leadership is accessible, and employees are trusted to do their jobs without micromanagement.
If you want to grow your skills, have a say in how things get done, and be part of a team where you're valued, visible, and appreciated, this is the kind of workplace where you'll thrive.
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