Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Grede; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing company as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, where you'll ensure the reliability and efficiency of critical machinery. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on innovation and employee growth.

Benefits

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

$1,000 Retention Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(K) Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing maintenance strategies.
• Diagnose and perform major repairs on industrial equipment.
• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective measures.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Certification in Industrial Maintenance

Degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Predictive Maintenance Technologies

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at Grede as a 2nd or 3rd shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic! $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Starting pay for this position averages up to $35 an hour, based on experience.

Are you ready to build an exciting career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and opportunities for growth? Grede is committed to helping you achieve and balance your professional and personal goals. Our employees are the key to our success and we recognize the importance of hard work, diligent customer service, and operational excellence. We strive to empower and support our employees through safety, reliability, and flexibility. If you're looking to accelerate your growth with an industry-leading company powered by a passionate and creative team of experts, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our maintenance team. This role is vital to the ongoing reliability, safety, and efficiency of our equipment and systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on expert in troubleshooting, repair, and system optimization with a proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior mechanics. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure uptime, productivity, and safety are maximized.

What You'll Do:
• Assist in designing and implementing maintenance strategies for critical and complex machinery
• Revise and enhance preventive maintenance procedures to increase equipment lifespan and uptime.
• Diagnose and perform major repairs on industrial equipment including motors, pumps, furnaces, mixers, conveyors, and dust collectors.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Interpret complex data sets from predictive tools to anticipate and resolve issues proactively.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating maintenance tasks to align with safety and production goals.
• Contribute to system modifications for improved performance and reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex electrical systems, including VFDs and high-voltage equipment.
• Conduct safety audits, and risk assessments, and implement corrective measures.
• Perform advanced welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) and metal fabrication for machinery repairs/modifications.

Why You'll Love Working For Us:
• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Opportunity for a $1,000 Retention Bonus
• Competitive Wages and Benefits
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Insurance: Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

What We Need From You:
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems knowledge.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Certification or degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, background check, and respirator fit test
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, kneel, walk for 10+ hours, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds, and work in an extremely hot environment

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com .

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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• Job Family Manufacturing Maintenance Group
• Job Function Manufacturing Maintenance - Skilled Trades