1st Shift Maintenance Technician

TOOLS INCORPORATED; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Tools Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a range of production and facility equipment, including CNC machines, lasers, robots, and more. This hands-on role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, with opportunities to improve machine performance and efficiency.

1st shift is Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven maintenance experience.
• Willingness to work occasional non-standard hours.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and mechanical press systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Perform vehicle and forklift maintenance and repair.
• Carry out preventive maintenance with proper records.
• Troubleshoot and repair machine malfunctions.
• Read electrical schematics and service electrical systems.
• Source parts with vendors for maintenance needs.
• Operate tools and metal fabrication/welding equipment.
• Maintain safe work practices and follow LOTO.

Skills

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Electrical skills

Machine repair

Read schematics

Working at heights

Tools

CMMS

Welding

Fiber optics

CO2 lasers

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a wide range of production and facility equipment, including CNC machines, mills, grinders, drills, punch presses, CO2 and fiber-optic lasers, robots, and other manufacturing systems. This role performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and basic programming while also identifying and recommending opportunities to improve machine performance and production efficiency. The ideal Maintenance Technician is a hands-on problem solver with a strong attention to detail, a practical mindset, and flexibility to support the health of the facility. 1st shift hours are Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm.

Essential Job Functions

• Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in various production and related services
• Perform vehicle and forklift maintenance and repair
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment with appropriate record keeping
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machine malfunctions and operating difficulties.
• Perform maintenance of electrical systems in the facility and related machines with the ability to read and understand electrical schematics, installing and troubleshooting these various systems
• Develop and work with vendors to obtain required parts for maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and machine controls
• Review and recommend more efficient methods of production and machine use.
• Ability to operate various tools and equipment including: hand and power tools, metal fabrication equipment and welding equipment
• Maintain a good attendance record, practice safe work habits, and follow general safety procedures including LOTO
• Respond to facility-related maintenance requests which can include grounds maintenance, seasonal snow removal, and fitness center for employees and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, facility operations, and overall company needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven maintenance experience
• Ability to work occasional non-standard hours, including evenings, early mornings, or weekends on an infrequent, as-needed basis
• Valid Driver’s license
• Willingness to learn
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of machine repair
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety Standards preferred
• Strong electrical skills (12V, 24V, 110v, 220v, 480v) preferred
• Knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical press systems preferred
• Knowledge of fiber optic and C02 laser machines preferred
• CMMS and Welding experience a plus
• Ability to work at heights of up to 40 ft

Physical Demands

This role requires frequent lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, climbing, kneeling, and working in tight or elevated spaces while operating hand and power tools. The job also involves working around industrial machinery in a demanding environment with exposure to heat, oil, and electrical systems.

Please Note: We are not able to offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Why Join Us

• Your skills keep the heartbeat of production alive through variety, teamwork, and the satisfaction of knowing your work keeps the lights on.
• We believe that success starts with our people, and we foster an environment where every team member is valued, supported, and encouraged to bring their best ideas forward.
• Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Grow with a stable and expanding company that values your contributions and offers long-term career development opportunities.

Benefits Overview

Tools Inc. offers great benefits, competitive pay, and a state of the art, climate-controlled facility with an on-site fitness center, a spacious training center, and kitchen/employee lounge.

Please join us in our commitment to living the Tools Inc. company values:

• Integrity – The foundation on which we build relationships and trust
• Excellence – Our customers expect it
• Collaboration – We succeed in numbers, relying on each other
• Innovation – Our creativity ensures our future success
• Gratitude – We appreciate those around us