2nd-Shift Industrial Maintenance Pro — Hands-On Tech

Placon Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on maintenance role

Competitive pay and benefits

Strong safety culture

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placon Corporation in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our 2nd shift. You will work with high‑tech manufacturing equipment, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and own equipment reliability to keep production running smoothly.

This hands‑on role offers a competitive hourly wage, strong benefits, and a collaborative team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing or production equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Experience with motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, sensors, automated equipment, or PLC-controlled machinery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Clear communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and support production needs on 2nd shift.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on industrial manufacturing and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and implement effective, timely solutions to minimize downtime.
• Safely operate and maintain diagnostic tools, test equipment, and specialized manufacturing machinery.
• Inspect equipment, complete work orders, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Prioritization

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Placon Corporation in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our 2nd shift. You will work with high‑tech manufacturing equipment, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and own equipment reliability to keep production running smoothly.

This hands‑on role offers a competitive hourly wage, strong benefits, and a collaborative team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous