Facilities Maintenance Technician

Hydro-Thermal Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro-Thermal Corporation seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support upkeep, cleanliness, and basic maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds. The role involves general labor, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs with a safety-driven, organized work environment.

The FMT collaborates with Engineering and Operations, handling tickets and assisting with trials while ensuring a smooth, efficient operation across Hydro-Thermal buildings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrical and preventative maintenance background.
• Possession of valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility, equipment, and grounds; perform preventive maintenance.
• Dismantle and inspect returned products/components for cleaning and examination.
• Perform minor repairs on mechanical equipment and assist with building needs (HVAC, water heaters, etc.).
• Ensure lab cleanliness and 5S compliance; support trials and cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate tickets and assist the Facilities Manager as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independent yet collaborative

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking for a collaborative, growth-focused workplace where innovation is encouraged and employees are valued? At Hydro-Thermal Corporation, we invest in our people, equipment, and technology to continually improve and support our success. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working as part of a team, and are ready to grow with a company that values continuous improvement, we’d love to meet you!

Our success is built on team members who bring technical expertise, a strong work ethic, integrity, and a commitment to meeting customer needs. We believe in treating others with respect, working together to solve problems, and making a positive impact in our industry and local communities.

Job Overview

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the upkeep, cleanliness, and basic maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds. This role performs general labor, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs while ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient work environment with a focus on the mechanics of the organization. The FMT also assists with equipment upkeep, building supplies, while adhering to all safety and operational standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May perform required labor in the installation or teardown of articles such as storage racks, etc. and be required to clean production machines and empty chip receptacles.
• Dismantles customer returned products for the purpose of cleaning and examination of all component parts.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of all mechanical equipment assigned to building and grounds, to include snow removal equipment, water heaters, HVAC, forklift truck, etc.
• Monitors and maintains building supplies.
• Ensures cleanliness of the lab is maintained.
• Ensures 5S policies are in place.
• Assists in trials as needed.
• Collaborates and works cross functionally with teams such as Engineering and Operations.
• Facilitates tickets as assigned.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Electrical and preventative maintenance background
• Possession of valid state driver’s license
• Mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Travel:

• Regular travel between Hydro-Thermal buildings is required.
• Work is performed in both office and shop environments with exposure to manufacturing floor conditions including moderate noise levels and temperature fluctuations. Role includes exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, chemical vapors, metal work, and loud noise.

EEO Statement

Hydro-Thermal Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.