Maintenance Intern

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking an entry‑level Maintenance Technician to support production by repairing, maintaining and improving production and service equipment. The role requires willingness to train in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.

Key duties include receiving work assignments, operating machine shop equipment, diagnosing and repairing equipment such as presses, welders and cranes, and fabricating weldments while maintaining safety and clean work areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in Industrial Maintenance program or equivalent.
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Experience or training in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive work assignments with drawings, schematics, or data as directed by supervisor.
• Set up and operate machine shop equipment and use precision measuring instruments.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment such as presses, welders, ovens, cranes and other machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve problems in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Fabricate weldments using various welding equipment.
• Perform machinery rigging, loading/unloading, and installing mechanical equipment.
• Work at heights and in varied conditions; maintain safe handling of oils, chemicals and waste streams.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in Industrial Maintenance program

Tools

Multimeters

Welding equipment

Hydraulic tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs entry‑level maintenance activities including supporting production by repairing, maintaining and improving all production and service equipment and building utilities. Must develop skills and be willing to train in specialized maintenance areas such as electronic, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic and mechanical systems.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive work assignments, either verbal, written, or computer generated as directed by supervisor together with drawings, schematics, sketches or other data and information.
• Setup and operate common machine shop equipment. Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain all basic electrical and mechanical equipment such as N/C burn machine, hydraulic shears and press brakes, other metal working and cutting machinery, coil winders, ovens, cranes, welders and other equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems in the following specialized maintenance areas: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Fabricate miscellaneous weldments using various types of welding equipment.
• Perform machinery rigging, loading, unloading, machinery moving, modify and install mechanical equipment.
• Work overhead as required to repair cranes, etc.
• Keep tools, equipment and work area clean and orderly. Assures safe handling of oils, chemicals and hazardous waste streams and operation of associated equipment.
• Proficient use of e‑mail, Internet searches, data entry, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have good communication skills — oral and written.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Full range of machine shop equipment and maintenance tools and equipment. Some test equipment, such as multi meters and others.
• Oils, solvents, paints and thinners. Nuts, bolts, screws, manufacturer-supplied parts, sheet, plate, bar, round and other stock.
• Dismantle or repair equipment as required, using parts, manufacturer's specifications and occasional instructions from other personnel. Will be responsible for maintaining all plant utilities and for ensuring that they are in good working order. Will fabricate and weld with proficiency as required. Work at heights that vary from below ground level to approximately 70 feet and occasionally required to work on various projects on the roof of the building. Working conditions vary from wet, oily and dirty to relatively clean. Occasional outdoor work required in extreme heat and cold. Nature of work dictates that weight range will run the entire spectrum of weights allowable for lifting by hand. In cases when weights are beyond those that are normally lifted, mechanical aids will be provided. The job requires medium to heavy work with possible difficult work positions.

Required Education / Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled in Industrial Maintenance program or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

• Plant Supervision, Quality, Planning, etc.
• Engineering Organization, including mechanical, electrical and manufacturing engineering groups

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to frequently walk and stand. Must occasionally be able to climb, balance, push, pull, carry and sit. Will minimally work below waist level.

Working Conditions

Shop‑floor located on large manufacturing plant.

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.