Maintenance Electrician I Apprentice - 3rd Shift

Generac Power Systems; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Eagle, Wisconsin is seeking a Maintenance Technician I Apprentice. You will perform emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance on production and building equipment, safeguarding safety while solving problems and training staff.

The role covers robotics, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems. You will learn in a hands-on environment, attend training, follow procedures, and support project teams to keep facilities running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Contributes to identifying problems and implementing countermeasures.
• Willingness to take apprentice classes through approved programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency, routine and preventive maintenance on production and building equipment.
• Diagnose and repair robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Safely assist with training employees and supporting project managers and engineers.
• Follow defined procedures and work to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Assist with welding, fabrication, and rigging as required.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Onsite

Eagle, WI - USA

Full time

JR16858

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

Hours: 11pm - 7am

Pay: $25 an hour + 11% shift premium

Primary Purpose

The Maintenance Technician I Apprentice is expected to perform emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance on all production and building equipment while maintaining safety, communicating effectively, and training employees. Responsible for daily problem solving and repair of robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and controls related issues associated with manufacturing/facility operations.

Major Responsibilities

• May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending the level and complexity.

• Follows defined procedures and practices. Learning the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline.

• Developing the business knowledge required of the full job. Safely and proficiently perform maintenance related activities of equipment, buildings and grounds. Assists with Diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns. Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity. Assist in designing, fabricating, and welding of mechanical structures, guards and special equipment as required.

• Attend training to learn techniques for maintenance of new and existing equipment. Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.

• Provides technical support to project managers and engineers on projects. Assists with rigging, lifting and relocating a variety of complex, heavy machines, equipment and components. Work is supervised daily or weekly with assignments that encompass a well-defined set of tasks.

• Follows established procedures, processes, or policies.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in maintaining industrial equipment. (robotics, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical).

• Preferred experience on equipment and automation consistent with a metal fabrication, paint, and assembly operation.

• Willingness to take apprentice classes in specified trade skill area through a certified approved apprenticeship program (state, U.S. Gov't, college, skilled trade org, etc.).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate

• Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Intermediate mechanical aptitude, ability to understand complex issues and systematically work toward resolution.

• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and machine specifications.

• Intermediate PC knowledge.

• Ability to acquire and maintain certifications for operation of service equipment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of codes and regulations as they apply to an industrial maintenance role (OSHA, Arc Flash, LOTO, NEC, etc.)

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.