1st Shift Maintenance Technician – Hands-On Training & Growth

Staffpros; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $30/hour

Monday–Friday 1st shift

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Staffpros in New Berlin, WI is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for 1st shift. This role offers hands-on training with an experienced professional who will retire this year, and then transition to independent work.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance on production equipment, and maintain safety standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Safety-minded with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, plumbing, and control system issues
• Diagnose machine failures and complete repairs to minimize downtime
• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment and support machinery
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Assist with facility maintenance, including building systems and utilities
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and safety-related maintenance issues
• Participate in facility safety initiatives and support safe work practices
• Assist with hazardous material handling and disposal procedures
• Research replacement parts and coordinate ordering when needed
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance schedules and procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Operate forklifts and other maintenance equipment safely
• Participate in an on-call rotation for occasional building emergencies
• Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

PLC troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Staffpros in New Berlin, WI is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for 1st shift. This role offers hands-on training with an experienced professional who will retire this year, and then transition to independent work.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance on production equipment, and maintain safety standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment.