2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician – Fanuc Robotics & CNCs

True North Consultants, Inc.; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is hiring a 2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician in Cedarburg, WI. The role focuses on recovering and troubleshootingFanuc and ABB robotic and CNC systems, electrical control circuits, hydraulics/pneumatics, furnaces, and tool-room support.

Qualified candidates bring 3–5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, knowledge of CNC/robotics, and a stable work history with US work authorization. Local commute within 1 hour is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Troubleshoot CNC controls and robotics (Fanuc, ABB).
• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, or PLCs.
• Ability to read complex mechanical and electrical schematics/manuals.
• Demonstrated career longevity with 2+ years at each employer.
• US citizen or green card holder with <=1 hour commute to Cedarburg, WI.

Responsibilities

• Lead robotic and CNC recovery and troubleshooting.
• Repair electrical control circuits and PLC hardware across production cells.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, valves, pumps, and cooling lines.
• Service furnaces and heavy machinery (gas/electric).
• Assist with die operations, mold storage, dies moves and tooling changes.
• Complete preventive maintenance and keep a clean 5S workspace.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Automation & CNC

Electrical/PLC basics

Blueprint reading

Job stability

US work authorization

Education

Maintenance journeyman certificate or vocational training

Tools

Fanuc controls

ABB robotics

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Job description

2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician - Fanuc Robotics & CNCs

Up to $35.50/hr ($73,840/yr) + 7% 401(k) Match Cedarburg, WI Area 2nd Shift Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Up to $35.50/hr starting rate (up to $73,840/year based directly with experience) + 401(k) with up to 7% match, tuition reimbursement, monthly performance cash bonuses, and attendance PTO bonus hours.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Dedicated 2nd Shift schedule (Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM) providing steady evening routine stability.
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with North America's largest independent die casting manufacturer; ISO-certified facility with 150 local employees, tier-one OEM clients, and exceptional staff longevity (40% of team has 10+ years tenure).
• Core Functional Scope: Robotic/CNC cell recovery and troubleshooting (Fanuc/ABB controls), electrical control circuits, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, furnace maintenance, and die cast/tool room support.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 3-5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, hands‑on exposure to robotics/CNC troubleshooting, strict career stability (minimum 2+ years per employer), US work authorization, and a local commute within 1 hour of Cedarburg, WI.

Step into a high-impact, hands‑on maintenance role with North America's premier industrial die casting and metal manufacturing leader. Operating out of a state-of-the-art regional facility, our organization partners with world‑class OEM market leaders across automotive, powersports, defense, and heavy equipment. We foster an environment defined by high operational stability, continuous improvement, and low bureaucracy - allowing our maintenance professionals to directly drive equipment uptime without unnecessary corporate red tape.

With over 40% of our team boasting more than a decade of company tenure, we prioritize long‑term employee investment, internal skill development, and job security. As a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician, you will serve as a vital technical troubleshooter on our plant floor, leading critical CNC and robotic recovery, electrical repairs, and equipment maintenance in an empowering culture that actively rewards accountability, safety, and technical craftsmanship.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Lead Robotic & CNC Recovery: Troubleshoot Fanuc and ABB robotic systems, diagnose Fanuc CNC controls, execute worn tool replacements, and perform rapid line recovery.
• Troubleshoot Electrical Control Circuits: Isolate, repair, and maintain plant electrical systems, control circuits, transformers, bus bars, and PLC hardware across production cells.
• Maintain Fluid Power & Pneumatic Systems: Diagnose, repair, and rebuild complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems, valves, pumps, compressors, and water cooling lines.
• Service Furnaces & Heavy Machinery: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on gas‑fired and electrical furnaces, gear reduction units, and forklifts.
• Support Tool Room & Die Operations: Move dies utilizing forklifts, organize mold storage areas, and assist with die assembly, teardown, cleaning, core changes, and minor die repairs under supervision.
• Execute Preventative Maintenance: Complete scheduled PMs on down equipment, perform DCM/CNC lubrication checks, maintain a clean 5S workspace, and log repair activities.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Maintenance Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience within an active manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Automation & CNC Background: Verifiable experience and comfort troubleshooting CNC controls and industrial robotics (Fanuc, ABB).
• Core Technical Mastery: Complete understanding of core disciplines: electrical/electronic systems (single, 3-phase, low voltage), hydraulics/pneumatics, or PLCs.
• Blueprint & Schematic Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Strict Employment Stability: Demonstrated career longevity with a requirement of at least 2+ consecutive years at each previous employer (no job hoppers).
• Residency & Authorization: Fully authorized to work in the United States (US Citizen or Green Card holder) with a maximum 1-hour commute to the Cedarburg, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Die Casting / Molding Exposure: Prior maintenance background within high‑pressure die casting (HPDC) or plastic injection molding facilities.
• Welding Capability: Practical experience with arc and MIG welding for quick structural and fixture repairs.
• Journeyman / Certification: Maintenance journeyman certificate or formal vocational/technical training in industrial maintenance technology.