General Maintenance Technician

Western Building Products, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Paid time off

Employee ownership

Job summary

Western Building Products, Inc. is seeking a reliable General Maintenance technician to keep our facility, equipment, and operations running smoothly. You will perform a wide range of maintenance tasks across production machinery, buildings, and grounds.

Join an ESOP company headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, with a competitive benefits package and a culture where employees are owners responsible for a secure future for customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of maintenance technician experience.
• Strong mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read manuals and written instructions.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Basic math and reasoning skills.
• Safety-first mindset.
• Ability to work required overtime.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery used in production.
• Assist with installation, relocation, and alignment of machines and equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks on buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Keep accurate records and maintenance logs.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Math & reasoning

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Start time: 6:00–7:00 AM | Monday–Friday (Saturdays as needed) | Avg. 45 hrs. per week | Required Overtime

Western Building Products is seeking a reliable and hands‑on General Maintenance technician to help keep our facility, equipment, and operations running smoothly. In this role, you will perform a wide range of maintenance tasks, from repairing production machinery to maintaining the building and grounds, all while working for a company where you’re not just an employee, you're an owner.

What You’ll Do

• Repair and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery used in production
• Assist with installation, relocation, and alignment of machines and equipment
• Perform maintenance tasks on buildings, facilities, and grounds
• Keep accurate records and maintenance logs
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area
• Lift 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally up to 100 lbs.

Benefits

• Western Building Products, an employee-owned organization, provides a competitive pay and benefits package, including health, dental, and accrued paid time-off.

About Western Building Products

Founded in 1946, Western Building Products is a 100% employee‑owned wholesale distributor and manufacturer of quality millwork products. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, we serve pro dealers and builders throughout the Midwest. As an ESOP company, every employee is also an owner, working together to build a strong, secure future for our customers, our company, and each other.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of maintenance technician experience
• Strong mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read manuals and written instructions
• Experience with hand tools.
• Basic math and reasoning skills
• Safety-first mindset
• Ability to work required overtime