Industrial Maintenance Technician: Keep Production Running

Walsworth; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsworth is seeking a maintenance technician to maintain all production equipment and plant assets. You will provide technical support and apply mechanical skills as directed by the maintenance crew leader or supervisor.

You will perform preventive maintenance, document repairs, assist with new equipment installations, and follow safety procedures to protect health and safety. The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, welding/fabrication skills, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have welding and fabrication skills for design/build projects and equipment repairs.
• Possess good mechanical knowledge and abilities to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Must be flexible and able to work overtime as needed and be available for on-call work.
• Good communication skills to work with plant personnel, vendors and other maintenance individuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment in safe, optimal operating condition throughout the plant.
• Utilize problem solving skills to maintain productivity, quality and safety on all equipment.
• Communicate the proper care and maintenance of equipment to production personnel.
• Report irregularities to department supervisor and the maintenance supervisor.
• Assist with the installation of new equipment with plant personnel or outside contractors.
• Follow all required safety procedures such as PPEs, Ergonomics, Chemical Hazards, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment from blueprints, technical manuals, or vendor specifications.
• Document all repairs in the maintenance repair request program.
• Report machine parts and items needed by/for other departments to maintenance crew leader.
• Perform duties as directed by maintenance crew leader or maintenance supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Related certifications or training

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Shop tools

Job description

Walsworth is seeking a maintenance technician to maintain all production equipment and plant assets. You will provide technical support and apply mechanical skills as directed by the maintenance crew leader or supervisor.

You will perform preventive maintenance, document repairs, assist with new equipment installations, and follow safety procedures to protect health and safety. The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, welding/fabrication skills, and the ability to work overtime as needed.