Industrial Maintenance Technician

Steel Craft; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Craft is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep operations running smoothly. This essential role involves advanced maintenance and repairs across our production equipment, with opportunities for mentorship. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, reflecting the vital nature of this position.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Paid-Time Off

Quarterly Incentive Bonus Plan

Low-cost Dental, Vision, and Insurance coverage

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

401(K) Plan with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

Discounted Day Care Assistance

Fun employee activities and outings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance role.
• Ability to interpret complex wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with various maintenance tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on complex systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Mentor junior technicians in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Technical Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Tools

Forklifts

CNC machines

Hydraulic systems

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Keep Operations Running – Become Our Next Maintenance Technician!

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to take on advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across our production equipment and facility systems. In this critical role, you’ll minimize downtime, support safe operations, and share your expertise by mentoring junior team members.

Step into a role where your skills make a real impact every day!

Why Choose Steel Craft?

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Paid-Time Off: Vacation, PTO / Sick Leave, Shut-down Pay, Company Observed Paid Holidays, and a Paid Volunteer Day
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Plan
• Over 85% employer paid medical insurance premium, plans with low deductibles, and wellness incentives
• Health Savings Account company annual contributions
• Company paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and more
• Low cost Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance coverage
• A competitive 401(K) Plan with a maximum 4% employer contribution match
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity/Paternity)
• Discounted Day Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Identify Theft Insurance
• Corporate Discount Program
• Fun and engaging employee activities, events, outings, and more
• Pay Range: Up to $40.00/hour (based upon experience, skill set, and shift)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Advanced Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair production and non-production equipment, including forklifts, cranes, HVAC, and facility infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures independently to minimize downtime.
• Lead or assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and system commissioning.
• Conduct inspections, calibrations, and testing to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation, requisition parts, and communicate repair timelines.
• Mentor junior technicians and support training on basic maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to efficiency and safety improvement projects.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and uphold all safety and quality standards.
• Serve as backup to the Maintenance Manager when needed.

Equipment Monitoring & Documentation

• Monitor machinery to identify potential failures or performance degradation.
• Perform regular calibrations to maintain product quality and equipment accuracy.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Track equipment history and support predictive maintenance initiatives using data and analysis.

Safety and Compliance

• Perform all maintenance tasks in accordance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and applicable safety codes.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Participate in safety meetings, hazard analysis, and emergency response planning.
• Assist in developing and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety practices.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality departments to meet operational goals.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional departments regarding maintenance priorities and progress.
• Mentor and support Maintenance Technician 1 team members in technical troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, process improvement projects, and root cause analyses.
• Recommend and implement changes to equipment, systems, or maintenance processes to improve performance, safety, and reliability.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting improvements.
• Stay current with industry trends, equipment advancements, and emerging technologies.
• Participate in technical training to expand knowledge and skills related to maintenance best practices.

Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience and/or Training:

• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance role in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of CNC machines, industrial and facilities.
• Experience with a variety of tools and machinery, such as mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to interpret complex wiring diagrams schematics and/ or machine specifications.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Proficient experience using forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field OR certification in a skilled trade or completion of apprenticeship program (up to and including journeyman license status).

Experience and/or Training:

• Demonstrated ability to innovate solutions to manufacturing machinery problems that will keep the production equipment operating with minimum downtime.
• OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification.
• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming revision.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move between work areas.
• Regularly required to talk and listen, as well as climb, balance, and reach above shoulder level.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Travel: Periodic travel to other plant locations. Occasional domestic travel to attend company-sponsored training programs.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where loud noise exposure is regular and frequent. Additionally, there is a regular exposure on the production floor to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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We are committed to principals of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices (hiring, training, promotion, etc.) for all qualified employees and prospective employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Fabricated Metal Products

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