Maintenance Technician

Propelis; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Waukesha, WI, is seeking an entry-level maintenance team member. The role offers up to $24/hour depending on experience with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, responding to equipment issues, and completing training on safety procedures. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and be mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and ready to work independently. Join a dynamic team and develop your skills in industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic hand tools for maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read safety manuals and documents.
• Work independently and identify issues.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance tasks.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns.
• Participate in maintenance training.

Skills

Basic hand tool usage

Mechanically inclined

Ability to inspect operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking an entry-level maintenance team member with experience using basic hand tools to complete preventative and periodic maintenance tasks on the production equipment in the facility.

This position is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and interested in developing skills in industrial or facility maintenance.

This position pays up to $24/hour (depending on experience)

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible new hires, paid in two installments and subject to company guidelines.

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Demonstrate full understanding of EH&Sprocessand requirements to complete maintenance tasks for assigned equipment.
• Complete forklift training and scissor lift training (if applicable) for safe use as needed for task assignments.
• Ability to inspect,operate, andidentifyoperational issues with overhead crane systems.
• Demonstrate understanding and use of testing instruments such asvoltmeterin completion of assignments.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks per content and schedule of assigned equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks for plantwaste watertreatmentsystem.
• Develop working knowledge for plant support systems such as HVAC, cooling, exhaust and emission controls, water pre-treatment,waste-water, and air make-up.
• Develop working knowledge for operation of plant production equipment.
• Providefirst levelresponse to equipment breakdowns.
• Provide support and back-up to daily production maintenance requirements when assigned.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative tasks of assigned equipment.
• Complete housekeeping tasks as required of the assigned work area including floor scrubber.
• Participate with OEM providers in the repair or preventative service of assigned equipment.
• Use personal PPE as provided for safe completion of assignments.
• Complete outside training including travel when applicable toacquire needed skillsets.

Competency Requirements

Qualifiedcandidatemustpossessmanufacturing knowledge. Employeemust be competent in the functioning of thelocation’sequipment and understand the inherent manufacturing dangers present in safe completion of the maintenance activities. Demonstrated competence in plant EH&S procedures for Lockout/Tagout, Mobile Equipment, Fall Protection, and Confined Space are critical. Must ensure compliance with contractor pre-work procedures when contractorsworkingon assigned tasks.

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

This position requires the following knowledge and skills:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as manuals, safety rules,etc…
• Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization.
• Ability to complete basic math computation and measurement conversions
• Ability to work independently andidentify equipment problems.

The following knowledge and skills are not essential but preferred:

• 1-3 years of machining experience.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.

General Requirements:

• Comply withCompany EH&S policies and procedures through training and process understanding.
• Provide hands on completion of work assignments.
• Show aptitude tocomprehend machine drawings and manuals for assigned equipment.
• Work scheduled hours including 12 hourshifts as well as overtime whenrequired.
• Assistin anyadditionalduties as directed by leadership. This job description is not intended to beall-inclusive. You maybe requiredto perform otherreasonably relatedassignments as assigned by leadership.
• Compensation changes are based on a combination ofdemonstratedcompetency and merits.
• Proficiencyin this position is expected to be achieved in 18 to24 months.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here. It is the employee’s duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task.

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