Position:2nd Shift Maintenance Technician
Location: Glendale, WI
Job Id:10192026
# of Openings:1
2 nd Shift Maintenance Technician
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machines and facility systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including bearings, belts, hydraulics, pneumatics, seals, alignment, and coolant/oil systems.
- Assist with electrical and PLC troubleshooting alongside current maintenance staff.
- Perform welding (MIG/TIG), brazing and light fabrication for equipment and facility repairs.
- Monitor and maintain spare parts inventory for machines and facility systems to minimize downtime.
- Small part fabrication for custom equipment upkeep and repairs.
- Complete and document all work in maintenance logs and software (Maintain X).
- Coordinate with and learn from outside contractors to reduce reliance on third-party repairs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and machine guarding.
- Conduct general housekeeping and janitorial tasks as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience and Skill Required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; technical training/certifications is a plus.
- 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and general troubleshooting.
- Basic electrical knowledge: exposure to PLC troubleshooting is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
- Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., Maintain X).
- Knowledge of machining processes, equipment, and tooling used in piston ring manufacturing preferred.
- Ability to read, comprehend and follow written or oral instructions.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Physical Requirements
- Regular 40+ hour work week (Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM).
- Overtime as needed to meet production demands, including Fridays and/or Saturdays.
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, or reaching in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently; team lift required for heavier items.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other manufacturing equipment.