Maintenance Mechanic

Monroechamber; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Schofield, WI is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for the 3rd shift. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, diagnose PLCs, and perform preventive and emergency repairs to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent with 2–3 years in industrial maintenance; Journeyman apprenticeship is preferred. Welding, pipefitting, and building upkeep are also part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 2–3 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Journeyman Mechanic apprenticeship strongly preferred.
• Basic electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical systems, advanced pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and machine drive systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and provide emergency/unscheduled repairs during production and scheduled maintenance.
• Perform welding activities (arc, MIG, TIG) and plasma cutting to ensure safe penetration.
• Perform simple machining duties and building maintenance such as grounds keeping and snow removal.
• Install machines per manufacturer specifications and perform pipefitting and plant upkeep.
• Prioritize daily work orders while balancing breakdowns and downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Electrical basics

Maintenance planning

Machine drive systems

Reading manuals

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Journeyman apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Arc welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Plasma cutting

Measuring tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Position Title: Maintenance MechanicWage: $22.00 - $45.00/hourShift: 3rdHours: 10:00pm - 6:30amJoin our team in Schofield, WI as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic and put your troubleshooting, repair, and technical skills to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy solving complex mechanical and electrical challenges and take pride in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently, we'd love to have you on our team.Maintenance Mechanic Responsibilities:Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical systems, advanced pneumatics, advanced hydraulics, electrical, and machine drive systemsTroubleshoot PLC programsProvide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production times and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine servicePerform welding activities using arc, mig, and tig welding, and plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene torch techniques to ensure proper and safe penetrationPerform simple machining duties and responsibilitiesPerform building maintenance duties including but not limited to grounds keeping, snow removal, and building upkeepPrioritize daily work orders/assignments while balancing daily breakdownsInstall machines properly according to manufacturer’s specificationsExecute pipefittingAssist in the organization and implementation of the preventative maintenance programRead and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance serviceOperate hand and power tools including, but not limited to air tools, welders, and measuring equipmentRequirements for Maintenance Mechanic:Associate’s degree in a technical field and/or strong knowledge of industrial maintenance normally acquired through two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a similar position requiredState indentured apprenticeship as a Journeyman Mechanic strongly preferredProven knowledge of basic electrical, hydraulics, and pneumaticsBasic knowledge in electro-mechanical, servo controls, VFD and PLC diagnosisIND050QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!Why Work with QPS?Access to sought-after positions with leading employersDedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search processBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.