Expert Maintenance Technician

Desotec; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

401k match up to 4%

Paid holidays

On-the-job training for all positions

Career progression plans

Paid parental leave

Flexible Spending Account options

Immersion in a sustainable company

Job summary

DESOTEC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to uphold and enhance plant equipment, facilities, and systems across electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, and instrumentation. You will troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, support preventative maintenance, and drive reliability improvements.

Ideal candidates will bring hands-on expertise across multiple maintenance disciplines, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical expertise across multiple maintenance disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Commitment to safety and environmental guidelines.
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair across electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment using PDCA and root cause analysis.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Maintain and improve plant equipment and infrastructure.
• Respond to downtime and emergencies outside normal hours.

Skills

Electrical

Carpentry

Welding

Plumbing

SCADA

PLC

Root Cause Analysis

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC programming

PDCA

Job description

Who is DESOTEC?

To protect the planet – that’s our mission at DESOTEC.

From air, soil and gas to water and other liquids: at DESOTEC, we purify through sustainable, mobile filter solutions based on activated carbon. Through a smart rental model, our filters are distributed to production companies all over the US. When the carbon inside of the filters is saturated, we make sure to retrieve it for reactivation. That is how we unburden our customers of the administrative, moral, logistical, and ecological consequences of their purification needs. The result: they can focus 100% on what really counts - sustainable production.

Your tasks & responsibilities?

• Perform maintenance and repair services across multiple crafts including electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, painting, and facility maintenance
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment, facility, and production system issues using lean principles such as PDCA and Root Cause Analysis
• Support and execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Maintain, repair, and improve plant equipment, grounds, and facility infrastructure
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, wire motors, install electrical cable, and repair electronic equipment
• Perform modifications and updates within the facility's SCADA control system
• Troubleshoot and repair complex PLC and SCADA-controlled equipment
• Evaluate equipment, materials, and maintenance processes and recommend improvements
• Monitor and update maintenance equipment KPIs on a regular basis
• Develop and follow maintenance programs to ensure proper equipment and facility performance
• Assist and mentor production and maintenance personnel with equipment troubleshooting and system improvements
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, industrial hygiene, and ergonomic programs
• Lead maintenance operations in the absence of the Plant Manager
• Respond to plant downtime, equipment failures, and emergency situations outside of normal business hours as required
• Manage maintenance resources and support cost control initiatives
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management

Who are you?

• Create and maintain a safe working environment while adhering to all environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Demonstrate advanced technical expertise across multiple maintenance disciplines
• Support operational excellence through equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor team members and share technical knowledge with operations and maintenance personnel
• Maintain accurate records and support maintenance KPI tracking
• Provide leadership and technical guidance when needed
• Support emergency response and operational continuity efforts

What does your team look like?

What's in it for you?

• Competitive and motivating salary package
• Customizable benefits package with a multitude of options. Benefits effective immediately
• Dollar-for-Dollar 401k match up to 4% of annual salary
• Paid Holidays
• On-the-Job training for all positions including any possible promotions
• Career progression plans
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Immersion in a dynamic, innovative, and sustainable company

Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screenings, which may include vision testing, audiometry, blood testing, EKG, respiratory testing, chest X-rays, and a general physical examination
• Must be available for emergency call-outs and plant support outside normal working hours
• No routine travel required for this position