1st Shift Maintenance Technician – 480V Electrical & Industrial Fluid Power

Mindscope; Two Rivers (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindscope is hiring a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician - 480V Electrical & Industrial Fluid Power in Two Rivers, WI. This permanent, full-time role offers a starting salary of $66,560 per year and a 4-day work week (Mon-Thu, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM) with occasional Friday overtime.

You will diagnose, repair, and maintain 45+ production presses and 480V three-phase systems, including AC/DC drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, SSR relays, and basic PLCs, ensuring equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and fluid power prints.
• Experience with 480V three-phase systems, AC/DC drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex production machinery up to 480V three-phase.
• Lead preventative maintenance and maintain equipment reliability.
• Dismantle and repair machinery using proper lifting and hand tools.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical schematics

Fluid power prints

Troubleshooting

Job description

1st Shift Maintenance Technician - 480V Electrical & Industrial Fluid Power

Job Order ID: 4808

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $66560/Yr

Web Publication Date: 10/21/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Two Rivers, WI 54241

Job Function

1st Shift Maintenance Technician - 480V Electrical & Industrial Fluid Power

Up to $32.00/hr + Tuition Assistance Two Rivers, WI Area 1st Shift (Mon-Thu) Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Baseline starting rate up to $32.00/hr (scaling directly with electro-mechanical diagnostic depth) + tuition assistance program, performance reviews, and a full corporate benefits package.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM) on a structured 4-Day Work Week with occasional Friday overtime (~1 Friday per month).
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with a debt-free, established manufacturer in business for over 40 years; features multi-decade team tenures (exceeding 30 years) and continual capital reinvestment.
• Core Functional Scope: Troubleshooting and repairing 45+ production presses, 480V three-phase electrical systems, AC/DC drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, SSR relays, and basic PLC diagnostic loops.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 2+ years of industrial electro-mechanical maintenance experience, US work authorization (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder), and a local Lakeshore/Two Rivers commute.

If you are a self-directed maintenance professional seeking a stable, high-autonomy career home free from corporate bureaucracy, this 1st Shift role offers an outstanding fit. Operating as an established, debt-free precision manufacturing leader for over 40 years, this company brings engineering, tooling, and high-volume production operations under one roof.

The organization is built on long-term stability—reflected in multiple team members who have built multi-decade careers here—and leadership continuously reinvests profits into modernizing its equipment fleet. This position offers exceptional technical variety for a dedicated technician who takes pride in equipment reliability. Rather than being siloed into narrow, repetitive tasks, you will tackle an evolving mix of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic challenges across 45+ production presses, backed by a culture that prioritizes character, technical curiosity, and a strong work ethic.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Execute Electro-Mechanical Diagnostics: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex production machinery, isolating root causes across electrical circuits up to 480V three-phase systems.
• Lead Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine PM schedules across production equipment, including machinery lubrication, heating element optimization, and thermocouple verification.
• Troubleshoot Fluid Power & Control Systems: Rebuild hydraulic and pneumatic valves, replace faulty relays and switches, and support general facility maintenance projects.
• Dismantle & Rebuild Machinery: Utilize overhead cranes, hoists, and precision hand tools to disassemble malfunctioning equipment, perform component repairs, and execute safe reassembly.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership: Partner directly with plant management and engineering to minimize unplanned downtime, manage critical spare parts, and assist with machinery installations.
• Maintain Detailed Repair Logs: Track equipment maintenance histories, document part consumption, and maintain structured diagnostic data to ensure continuous machine reliability.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Industrial Maintenance Depth: 2+ years of industrial electro-mechanical maintenance experience in a job shop or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Electrical & Fluid Power Fluency: Practical capability reading electrical schematics, interpreting fluid power prints, and troubleshooting 480V three-phase power, AC/DC drives, sensors, SSR relays, pumps, and basic PLC systems.
• Self-Directed Problem Solver: Confidence to work independently on the floor, tackle complex equipment faults, and take full ownership of machinery health.
• Reliability & Safety Mindset: Rock-solid work history with an exceptional attendance record and an unyielding commitment to shop safety protocols.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily driving distance of Two Rivers, WI and the surrounding Lakeshore region.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Press Machinery Experience: Direct experience maintaining stamping, compression molding, or injection molding presses.
• Rigging & Crane Certification: Formal training or experience in rigging, machine moving, and overhead bridge crane operation.
• Welding & Fabrication: Basic MIG/Stick welding skills for machine frame repair and shop equipment maintenance.