Day Shift Industrial Maintenance Tech – PLC & Electrical

HEXPOL Compounding; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 44,083 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

HEXPOL Compounding in Whitewater, Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to install, repair, and maintain production, facility, and electrical equipment, applying preventive maintenance and wiring knowledge to keep machines running safely.

You will read blueprints, program PLCs, perform troubleshooting, and participate in training, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement; the role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of manufacturing maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• 3 years industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and maintenance records.
• Strong knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, electrical and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, and align production and electrical equipment.
• Design, program, repair, and maintain PLC systems.
• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance rounds.
• Diagnose problems and determine repairs; reorder supplies as needed.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE are followed; train associates as directed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Maintenance troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical systems

PLC systems

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/technical degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

e-maintenance systems

Job description

Overview

Hours: Monday - Friday 5:15am-1:30pm w/ OT as required.

To maintain production machinery and mechanical equipment in proper repair and working condition according to schedule,

US-Wisconsin-Whitewater

Overview

Hours: Monday - Friday 5:15am-1:30pm w/ OT as required.

To maintain production machinery and mechanical equipment in proper repair and working condition according to schedule,

fabricating basic machine parts and mechanical equipment parts and providing replacement parts. To install, test, service, trouble

shoot and repair all facility electrical equipment and systems

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, move, align, erect, or install production/facility/electrical equipment. This work may be performed
  
  

from written/verbal instructions, drawings, samples, or sketches, often to close tolerances. This work may be performed using

hand tools, power tools and electrical maintenance knowledge.

• Design, program, repair and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Systems.
• Complete work orders, PM rounds, repairs, and general maintenance.
• Diagnose trouble and determine extent of repairs necessary; repair, refit, or replace parts.
• Reorder supplies and equipment, as needed.
• Lay out carpentry work and specify materials; includes finishing and masonry work.
• Notify Supervisor or designated personnel of any irregularities or problems encountered with supplies, machinery, or
  
  

processes.

• Participate in training sessions, seminars, and continual improvement opportunities.
• Safety is a personal responsibility; verify that area and equipment are safe before proceeding with duties.
• Check all safety equipment; follow all facility safety rules and procedures; wear all personal protective equipment (PPE)
  
  

required.

• Lock-out/Tag-out procedures must be adhered to when equipment is down for repair or cleaning.
• Ability to clean tools and maintain identified tool boards while keeping workstation and surrounding area clean and organized.
• Keep equipment in safe operating condition, report problems to Maintenance department.
• Participate in training of new Associates as directed by the Supervisor
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is desired. Associate Degree or Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical
  
  

Engineering is preferred. Successful completion of Competency Assessment may be considered in lieu of education.

• Three (3) years industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, service manuals and maintenance records
• Understanding of mechanics, hydraulics, electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatics, HVAC, rubber industry
  
  

production equipment internal combustion engines, single and three phase electric motors.

• Requires the ability to perform basic math (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Strong computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook). Familiarity of E-Maintenance, a plus.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong cooperation and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• High degree of concentration with attention to detail, high energy, and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events through organization, prioritization,
  
  

and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to coach and train Associates
• Ability to interact well with all personality types.
  
  

Additional Information

Work/Life Balance, Vacation, Paid Holidays, temperature controlled environment, and more!

Pay Range

$33.53/hr