Maintenance Electrician I - Apprentice Weekend Shift

generac; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Wisconsin is seeking a Maintenance Technician I Apprentice to perform emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance on production and building equipment. You will work with robotics, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems, contributing to safe and efficient facility operations.

The role emphasizes learning and problem solving, with hands-on training and opportunities to progress through an approved apprenticeship program while collaborating with engineers and

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience maintaining industrial equipment (robotics, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical).
• Willingness to take apprentice classes through a certified approved program.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics and machine specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnosing and repairing complex equipment breakdowns.
• Follow defined procedures and practices.
• Learn the principles, practices, and processes in the function.
• Develop the business knowledge required of the full job.
• Safely perform maintenance on equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Provide support to project managers and engineers on projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Apprenticeship program enrollment

Job description

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.

Hours: 5am - 5pm (Fri, Sat, Sun)

Pay: $25 an hour + 15% weekend 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."