Industrial Maintenance Technician

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials is seeking an Industrial/Plant Maintenance Technician in Janesville, WI to support safe, efficient manufacturing operations. The role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure maximum uptime and optimal equipment performance.

You will work with hydraulic/mechanical systems, welding, and electrical components, reading blueprints and coordinating with vendors for installation projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in plant or industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, mechanical repair, welding, electric motors, conveyors, steel fabrication, and overhead cranes.
• Electrical license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing equipment during active operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and external contractors for maintenance and installation projects.
• Maintain safe and organized work areas in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals and work orders.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical repair

Welding

Electric motors

Conveyors

Overhead cranes

Blueprint reading

Education

Electrical license (preferred)

Tools

Welding equipment

Meters

Torches

Material-handling equipment

Overhead cranes

Conveyors

Job description

We’re hiring an Industrial/Plant Maintenance Technician to join County Materials in Janesville, WI.

Job Summary:

The Plant Maintenance Technician supports safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced production environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure maximum uptime, minimal downtime, and optimal equipment performance.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing and production equipment during active operations
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Respond quickly to emergency and unplanned equipment failures to reduce production downtime
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Perform steel fabrication and welding for equipment repair, modification, and installation
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and work orders
• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, welders, torches, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively
• Weld, fabricate, and install machine components as needed
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with OSHA and company standards
• Source parts and supplies, obtain vendor quotes, and install replacement components
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors and external contractors for equipment maintenance and installation projects

COUNTY Core Competencies:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:

• Equipment Maintenance
• Mechanical Systems
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Production Support
• Welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Time Management
• Communication
• Safety Mindedness

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in plant or industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands‑on experience with hydraulic systems, mechanical repair, welding, electric motors, conveyors, steel fabrication, and overhead cranes
• Demonstrated ability to work as a self‑motivated, proactive, and multi‑tasking team player
• Solid understanding of industrial maintenance practices and production equipment operations
• Electrical license preferred, but not required

Work Environment:

• Work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures
• Work near moving machinery and equipment - could include electrical hazards
• Work in a noisy environment

Physical & Work Expectations:

• Sitting
• Carrying/Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds
• Standing / Walking / Climbing
• Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending
• Pushing / Pulling / Reaching Above Shoulder

Safety Equipment:

Required safety equipment: Steel-toe or composite shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, face shield, welding jacket, welding gloves, and more.
Where and when used: