3rd Shift Maintenance Technician - Mechanical & Systems Repair

ITW; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW in New Berlin, Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift (10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), Sun–Thu with overtime as needed. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, read blueprints and schematics, and support continuous operations in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires two to four years of related experience (journeyman preferred), the ability to interpret safety instructions, and basic PLC/HMI familiarity.

Qualifications

• Two to four years related experience and/or training.
• Journeyman status preferable.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Must be able to read blueprints and schematics; write routine reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the organization.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes work orders, blueprints and schematics to determine work to be performed.
• Troubleshooting equipment problems by observing mechanical devices to locate causes of trouble and perform machine repairs.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, then inspects parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Repairs, rebuilds or replaces defective parts; installs parts; lubricates and cleans components.
• May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other tools to make and repair parts.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments; basic PLC/HMI knowledge is a plus.
• Sets up and starts devices and machines to test their performance.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• May modify PLC programs for production equipment under supervision/authorization.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods and equipment performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Ladder logic

Electrical skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

Journeyman status

Related technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

PLC programming

Job description

ITW in New Berlin, Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift (10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), Sun–Thu with overtime as needed. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, read blueprints and schematics, and support continuous operations in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires two to four years of related experience (journeyman preferred), the ability to interpret safety instructions, and basic PLC/HMI familiarity.