Maintenance Mechanic

Encore Technologies; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday and Team Member birthday/anniv

Quarterly Bonuses & PTO

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Encore Technologies is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support our manufacturing floor in Wisconsin. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability for plastic molding machinery and related equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED with at least five years of maintenance experience, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and the ability to work with PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma with five years of related maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with safety discipline.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on plastic molding equipment and related systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and adjust mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic elements.
• Assist with wiring, installations, and supplier coordination for parts.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and adhere to GMP/food safety standards.
• Support other teams and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical controls

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

1st Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm

3-2-2: Rotational work schedule

We prioritize our employees' growth, collaboration, and well-being. Our culture is rooted in our Values and Guiding Principles - Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community, and Work Together. We are a recent recipient of the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award, which recognized us for our commitment to fostering a supportive workplace environment and nurturing a strong company culture. We were specifically honored for our continuing education initiatives, recognition programs, engaging employee events and opportunities for career advancement. The Company has also been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024.

OUTSTANDING COMPANY CULTURE

The company credits their success to putting people first- both its members and its customers. Celebrating its 52nd anniversary the company creates an environment focused on collaboration, innovation and hard work, where members are excited to learn and grow. Through various events, educational resources, committees, clubs and programs, members find more than just a job, but a community that prioritizes each members' financial, mental, physical and emotional needs. The company is proud to continuously invest in their member sand provide them with opportunities to pursue their passions at work, at home and in their communities.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Always maintain a “safety first” attitude. Maintain safe working habits by following established OSHA and company safety practices and policies (IE: LOTO, GMP, ARC Flash, Proper PPE practices, Housekeeping).
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, PLC’s, hydraulic, and pneumatic principles.
• Diagnose and repair machinery related to manufacturing including but not limited to: plastic molding machines, auxiliary equipment, robots.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Ability to install and repair electrical apparatus such as transformers/robots.
• Work directly with outside vendors to order spare parts and needed supplies.
• Perform and/or assist with weekly/monthly/annual preventative maintenance tasks.
• Repair air leaks on equipment.
• Perform and/or assist with weekly/monthly/annual EHS inspections.
• Maintains a neat and organized work area.
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies.
• Always be willing to help other support other teams with open tasks and projects.

PERKS:

• Holiday and Team Member birthday/anniversary celebrations with free meals & snacks
• Quarterly Bonuses & PTO
• Ability to grow within the company
• Collaborative and friendly culture where everyone matters
• We are proud of the work we do and are only growing in our industry
• Competitive salary & benefits eligible

Don’t miss your chance to become part of a growing, family-oriented company!

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School diploma or general education degree (GED); with a minimum of five (5) years related manufacturing maintenance experience and/or training.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to demonstrate a solid understanding of electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of working independently, self-sufficiently, and productively with little supervision.
• Effectively communicate equipment malfunction and corrective actions to the oncoming shift and department supervisor.
• Communicate regularly with co-workers in all positions to maintain a high level of customer service and respect plant wide.
• Participate in teams to drive change regarding safety, quality, production, continuous improvement, and employee relations.
• Maintain a respectful and professional demeanor.
• Eager to support fellow members in keeping the facility and its equipment clean, neat, and well-maintained.
• Familiarity with basic computer functions and Microsoft office applications.
• Must be able to provide own basic set of tools.

Ideal Candidate:

• Active, multi-tasker, and can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable lifting up to 30lbs
• Dependable and on time.