Industrial Mechanic - Distribution Center

Menards; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Profit sharing

Job summary

Menards is hiring for immediate paid trainee positions in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This role involves maintaining and repairing industrial equipment while working with advanced material-handling technology like conveyors and robotics. Trainees will ensure regular preventive maintenance and perform troubleshooting and repairs.

The position comes with numerous benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and competitive wages based on experience. Candidates should have a strong desire to learn mechanical skills and be able to lift and use tools safely.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50-70 lbs and use hand and power tools.
• Willingness to work extra hours.
• Desire to learn continuously.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regular preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Install new equipment and repair buildings and grounds.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Preventive maintenance

Hydraulic & pneumatic repair

Electric forklift repair

Welding and metal fabrication

Job description

Job Description

Paid trainee positions immediately available. Additional compensation will be provided based on prior experience and education.

Shifts

• 1st shift (~6‑7 am to 2‑3 pm)
• 2nd shift (~3‑4 pm to 11‑12 pm) + shift differential
• 3rd shift (~10‑11 pm to 6‑7 am) + shift differential

Experience a rewarding career maintaining and repairing industrial equipment with the latest material‑handling technology, including conveyors, robotics, and automated guided vehicles. We maintain a safe work environment and enforce all maintenance safety programs.

Benefits

• No charge tools and safety equipment
• Competitive wage and benefits based on experience (mechanic pay scale)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Profit sharing

Duties

• Ensure regular preventive maintenance on all equipment
• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of equipment
• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair
• Install new equipment
• Weld and fabricate metal parts as needed
• Repair and maintain buildings and grounds for the distribution center

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50‑70 lbs and use hand and power tools
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, reach, stoop, and pull for extended periods
• Willingness to work extra hours
• Mechanical experience with a strong desire to learn continuously
• Preferred experience or education in preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, hydraulic & pneumatic repair, 3‑phase AC/DC testing, electric forklift repair, conveyor maintenance, VFD and motor soft starters, PLC programming & schematic reading, welding, and metal fabrication