Maintenance Assistant

MGS; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MGS Germantown Manufacturing is seeking an Entry Level Maintenance Assistant to join our team. You will support in production maintenance, performing repairs across plumbing, carpentry, electrical and machinery, and assist technicians.

The role requires a high school diploma, up to 2 years experience, and certifications in LOTO and forklift. Safety, reading hydraulic/electrical drawings, and basic PLC knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months to one year of related experience, or accrued on-the-job training and experience.
• LOTO and Forklift certification required.
• Read and comprehend hydraulic and electrical engineering drawings. Ability to use multi meter and amp meter
• Understanding of basic hydraulic and electrical systems along with proper safety issues. Understanding of electrical and hydraulic prints.
• Basic understanding of ladder logic or PLC programming.
• Understand and utilize general safety knowledge within the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, electrical, or vehicle servicing.
• Filter hydraulic fluid per the preventative maintenance plan.
• Assists Maintenance Technicians as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties and repair of equipment such as; water temperature control units, cooling valves, pump seals, grinders, replacing UMS units, disconnection of all electrical and cooling equipment, screw and barrel, nozzles, tips, cylinder heads, changing barrel size, water manifolds, soldering of copper pipe, filters, light bulbs, and automation repair.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

LOTO certification

Forklift certification

Electrical drawings

Hydraulic systems

Multi meter usage

PLC basics

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multi meter

Amp meter

Job description

• Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education : High School/GED
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 10/27/2026
• Years of Experience : Up to 2 Years
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
• Salary : $0

Job Description

MGS has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join our MGS Germantown Manufacturing team.

As a Maintenance Assistant at MGS, you will provide assistance in the production maintenance area.

Below are additional duties and responsibilities:

• Performs maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, electrical, or vehicle servicing.
• Filter hydraulic fluid per the preventative maintenance plan.
• Assists Maintenance Technicians as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties and repair of equipment such as; water temperature control units, cooling valves, pump seals, grinders, replacing UMS units, disconnection of all electrical and cooling equipment, screw and barrel, nozzles, tips, cylinder heads, changing barrel size, water manifolds, soldering of copper pipe, filters, light bulbs, and automation repair.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills

A qualified Maintenance Assistant candidate would fulfill these requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months to one year of related experience, or accrued on-the-job training and experience.
• LOTO and Forklift certification required.
• Read and comprehend hydraulic and electrical engineering drawings.Ability to use multi meter and amp meter
• Understanding of basic hydraulic and electrical systems along with proper safety issues.Understanding of electrical and hydraulic prints.
• Basic understanding of ladder logic or PLC programming.
• Understand and utilize general safety knowledge within the work environment.

About MGS

As a global provider of healthcare manufacturing solutions, MGS provides the right balance to drive vital innovations: robust end-to-end solutions combined with the strong customer focus and seamless collaboration of an agile partner. That's why we're the engineering and manufacturing partner of choice for today's leading Pharma, Diagnostic and MedTech innovators. Serving customers from around the world, we transform our customers’ most pressing challenges into innovations that improve lives. To learn more about MGS, please visit www.mgsmfg.com .

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