Industrial Maintenance Technician: Electrical & Automation

Next Level Staff; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Level Staff is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair manufacturing equipment and plant systems in a fast-paced Wisconsin facility. The role emphasizes strong electrical and mechanical expertise and the discipline to perform preventive and reactive maintenance to keep operations safe and efficient.

The position involves troubleshooting complex equipment, performing PM activities, and supporting electrical/controls and utility systems to ensure uptime and

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issues on production equipment
• Support automated and semi-automated equipment including CNC machines, waste collection systems, and other industrial fabrication tooling.
• Perform equipment changeovers, adjustments, and validations to support production schedules
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and distribution teams to resolve chronic equipment issues
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) activities per established schedules and standards
• Identify failure trends and recommend corrective or predictive maintenance actions
• Document all maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of PM programs
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, relays, safety circuits, and basic PLC logic
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards
• Support troubleshooting of HMIs, vision systems, and basic robotics (where applicable)
• Maintain plant utilities including compressed air, water, HVAC, and material handling systems
• Perform basic facility repairs (lighting, doors, guards, safety devices, etc.)
• Support contractors and vendors during facility or equipment service activities
• Maintain a strong safety mindset and proactively identify hazards or unsafe conditions
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for downtime, scrap, and safety incidents
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to uptime, reliability, and cost reduction
• Ensure equipment repairs meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements

Job description

Next Level Staff is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair manufacturing equipment and plant systems in a fast-paced Wisconsin facility. The role emphasizes strong electrical and mechanical expertise and the discipline to perform preventive and reactive maintenance to keep operations safe and efficient.

The position involves troubleshooting complex equipment, performing PM activities, and supporting electrical/controls and utility systems to ensure uptime and