Industrial Maintenance Technician

Endres Manufacturing Company; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Paid holiday

Company sponsored events

Job summary

Endres Manufacturing Company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support daily operations at our Waunakee, WI facility. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical production equipment, troubleshoot issues, calibrate machines, and help with installations and upgrades under the Maintenance Supervisor.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, experience with hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical systems, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial production equipment.
• Blueprinter/schematics reading and interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to plan and prioritize maintenance tasks independently while supporting production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of facility systems while prioritizing production equipment uptime and reliability.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical production equipment, including welders, saws, conveyors, cranes, and fabrication machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems involving bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, couplings, and drive components.
• Diagnose issues and complete assigned mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Calibrate manufacturing equipment, verify output settings, and ensure machines meet production and quality requirements per manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect and replace worn mechanical components to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Assist with machinery alignment, equipment modifications, and mechanical upgrades to new and existing machinery and facility.
• Drive forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts and other types of equipment.

Tools

MaintainX

Job description

Endres Manufacturing Company is a leading AISC certified structural steel fabricator committed to quality, innovation, and employee development. We value family, loyalty and strong work ethics while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where team members are empowered to contribute and grow.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support daily operations across our manufacturing facility. This role will report to the Maintenance and Facility Supervisor and is responsible for preventive maintenance, equipment installation, troubleshooting, repairs, diagnostics, and supporting special projects to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production

View our full list of career opportunities here: https://endresmfg.com/current-openings/

Locations: Waunakee, WI & Arlington, WI

Shift: 1st shift; 6:00AM - 3:30PM

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of facility systems as needed while prioritizing production equipment uptime and reliability.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical production equipment, including welders, saws, conveyors, cranes, compressors, plasma cutting and fabrication machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems involving bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, couplings, and drive components.
• Diagnose issues and complete assigned mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Calibrate manufacturing equipment, verify output settings, and ensure machines meet production and quality requirements per manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect and replace worn mechanical components to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Responsible for performing duties specified in the schedule as per instructions from Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist with machinery alignment, equipment modifications, and mechanical upgrades to new and existing machinery and facility.
• Drive forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts and other types of equipment.
• Work individually and collaborate as a team with other personnel to complete projects and repairs in a timely manner.
• Train and mentor less-experienced maintenance personnel when appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; technical degree, vocational training, maintenance certification, or apprenticeship preferred. Industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, mechanical repair, or related experience required, with structural steel, fabrication, machining, or heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment, including bearings, shafts, gearboxes, chains, belts, couplings, motors, and power transmission systems.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems, with the ability to safely diagnose and resolve equipment issues, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and support equipment reliability initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and equipment drawings; familiarity with industrial cranes, compressors, welding equipment, and structural steel fabrication machinery is a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and automated systems; experience with maintenance management systems (Maintain X) is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and complete maintenance tasks independently while supporting production schedules, safety requirements, and team objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with a strong commitment to workplace safety and effective collaboration across production, operations, and management teams.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, and stoop as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, and work in tight or awkward spaces.
• Ability to climb in, out, and around equipment and perform overhead work.
• Must wear required PPE as needed.
• Ability to work at elevated heights.

Endres Manufacturing offers a competitive salary and benefits that include health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, profit sharing, bonuses, paid holiday, company sponsored events and more!