Entry-Level Maintenance Mechanic (De Pere, WI)

Ahlstrom; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 39,062 - 55,634; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,300 retention bonus

Overtime opportunities

Immediate medical, dental, vision and 401k benefits

On-site fitness center

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable materials is seeking a mechanical maintenance technician in De Pere, Wisconsin. The role includes lubrication of machinery, parts replacement, and operating industrial equipment. Candidates should have mechanical maintenance experience or a relevant associate degree, and possess basic computer skills. Competitive pay starting at $34.37 per hour, alongside benefits like a retention bonus and medical insurance, is offered. Join a committed team focused on sustainability and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check.
• Must be able to work safely, following rules and using required PPE.
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Lubrication of machinery and oil filtration.
• Installing, maintaining, upgrading, and fabricating machinery.
• Operating lift trucks and aerial work platforms.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Ability to work well with a team

Basic computer skills

Use of hand and power tools

Education

Associate Degree in a related mechanical maintenance field

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

What We Offer

• $34.37 per hour starting pay
• $1,300 retention bonus within 9 months
• $3.75/hour weekend shift premium
• $1.10/hour weekday night shift premium
• Doubletime pay on 11 holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Vacation based on experience
• Profit sharing program
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and 401k benefits
• Paid lunch breaks
• On-site fitness center

Responsibilities

• Lubrication of machinery and oil filtration
• Bearings, pumps, gearboxes and seal replacements
• Roll changes
• Parts cleaning during overhauls and preventative maintenance routes
• Installing, maintaining, upgrading, and fabricating machinery and equipment
• Operating lift trucks, aerial work platforms and other moving equipment
• Rigging to lift, move, and position equipment and materials
• Precision maintenance activities

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:
  • Associate Degree in a related mechanical maintenance field
  • Mechanical maintenance experience
  • Maintenance apprentice currently enrolled in a mechanical program
  • Interest in enrolling in a mechanical maintenance apprentice program
• Ability to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen and background check
• Ability to work 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday – Friday
• Ability to provide vacation coverage on varying shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays once required training and certification is complete.
• Possibility of working extended hours for shut downs and outages
• Must be able to work safely – following rules, procedures and wearing required PPE
• Ability to work at heights
• Basic computer skills
• Experience using lathes, milling machines, and other miscellaneous shop equipment is a plus
• Ability to work well with a team
• Able to use hand and power tools, ladders, cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment; read and comprehend technical manuals and work orders; demonstrate manual dexterity, mental acuity, ability to lift up to 65 lbs unassisted and perform physical work within a manufacturing environment.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.

We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.