Maintenance Assistant

Wagner Machine Company; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) options

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Apparel subsidy

4.5-day workweek

Breakfast Thursdays

Job summary

Wagner Machine Company seeks a Maintenance Assistant to diagnose and repair machinery on a busy shop floor. Youll work closely with machinists, managers, quality control, and support staff to keep equipment available and productive.

Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, you will help sustain a clean, safe environment, monitor documentation, and support safety initiatives while maintaining daily maintenance tasks and performance standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. person under ITAR eligibility.
• Able to pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs and pass drug screen/background check.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Independent and motivated mindset.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with machinery.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on machinery at scheduled intervals with minimal supervision.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on forklift, scissor lift, and company vehicles.
• Maintain required documentation and service logs.
• Assist warehouse personnel with recycling.
• Assist in monitoring 5S initiatives and compliance.
• Monitor safety compliance and assist with maintenance-led safety programs.
• Communicate with department leads to fulfill daily maintenance requirements or assigned tasks.
• Maintain accountability to performance standards and core values.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

English communication

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

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Champaign Main - Champaign, IL 618221084

Overview

• Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Education Level: Not Specified
• Travel Percentage: None
• Category: Maint - Repair

Description

Wagner Machine Company is a growing manufacturer of precision-machined parts for industries including aerospace, defense, electronics, and semiconductors.

We are seeking a technically capable individual with excellent trouble-shooting skills to help us maintain a clean, safe, and efficient shop floor. The Maintenance Assistant works to diagnose and repair machinery that has broken down and manages repairs throughout the company. This individual collaborates daily with machinists, managers, quality control, and support staff.

Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Assistant ensures that our shop, supplies, and machines are always ready to make "impossible" parts. The ideal candidate must understand that their contribution has an immediate and direct impact on the efficiency and productivity of our machinists. The person in this position must be able to work in a team environment and build effective working relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with machinery
• Conduct preventative maintenance on machinery at scheduled intervals with minimal supervision
• Assist with preventative maintenance on forklift, scissor lift, and company vehicles
• Maintain required documentation and service logs
• Assist warehouse personnel with recycling
• Assist in monitoring 5S initiatives and compliance
• Monitor safety compliance and assist with maintenance-led safety programs
• Communicate with department leads to fulfill daily maintenance requirements or assigned tasks
• Maintain accountability to performance standards and core values
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Qualification as a U.S. person under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Ability to pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background check
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. and pass a drug-screen and background check
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to communicate in English
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• An independent and motivated mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Training or experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

• LEAN manufacturing or 5S environments
• ISO9001 or AS9100D-certified business
• Reading wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
• Troubleshooting circuits and motor controls
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Technical or vocational training

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: $25-$35 per hour, depending on experience

Wagner Machine Company offers health and dental insurance, 401(k) options, paid vacation, paid holidays, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, company-subsidized apparel, a four-and-a-half-day workweek, and breakfast every Thursday.

About Wagner Machine Company

Wagner Machine Company is a small, growing, machinist-owned company with approximately 45 employees. Many members of our leadership team began as machinists, and they remain actively involved in solving challenging manufacturing problems.

We are also a genuine family company, with second- and third-generation employees on our team. Half of our staff has been with WMC for five years or more, and many have been here for over ten years. We combine the benefits and professional development opportunities of a larger organization with the flexibility, teamwork, and personal connections of a small shop.

We support employees who want to advance. WMC will pay for relevant classes and training, and we encourage team members to develop new skills. Our goal is to train you well enough to work anywhere - and treat you well enough that you choose to stay.