Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

MetalTek International; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International in Watertown, WI is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair equipment, read blueprints, and perform preventive maintenance. You will work from hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical drawings, fabricate parts from sheet metal, install and align machines, and ensure safety standards are met.

Flexible hours offered; equal opportunity employer. The role emphasizes hands-on repair of equipment, adherence to safety, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Trade or vocational schooling or equivalent industrial experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring equipment.
• Automation and/or PLC experience preferred.
• Commitment to safety standards and able to work without supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible hours for this position.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose problems with time and cost estimates.
• Repair and rebuild complex machinery from drawings and specs.
• Rig, move, and align machines to foundations.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, gas, water, and ventilation systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Fabricate parts from sheet metal using metalworking tools and complete certifications as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring equipment

Fabrication

Automation/PLC

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Trade/vocational schooling

Tools

Sheet metal working

Job description

Description:

• Trouble-shoot equipment, machine and system problems, diagnosing the problem and communicating anticipated repairs including time and cost estimates to operating department.
• Working from hydraulic, structural or electrical drawings or specifications, perform repair and rebuilding operations on complicated equipment, machines and systems. Includes disassembly, inspection, repair and replacement of parts, fitting of bearings and bushings, alignment, etc. Use precision measuring equipment as required.
• Plan and perform operations to rig and move machines and equipment. Position, align, level and secure to foundation.
• Perform operations to maintain hydraulic, air, gas, water and ventilation systems, power transmission equipment, overhead cranes and hoists. Perform other general maintenance functions related to repair and maintenance of buildings, machines and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and machines.
• Set up and operate metal working equipment to fabricate miscellaneous parts and equipment, primarily from sheet metal and other metal stock. Includes use of sheet metal roll, rake, and iron working equipment to form metal as needed. Complete and maintain necessary certifications.
• Perform mechanical installations and maintenance involving alignment of machines, fitting of bearings, inspection, diagnosis and repair of hoists, casting machines, shot blasters, environmental equipment and other plant equipment and machines as needed.
• Plan, lay out and set up own work based on knowledge of welding, metal working and mechanical maintenance methods and techniques. Work from sketches, drawings, schematics, specifications or verbal instructions determine necessary materials, tools, equipment and equipment settings to perform needed maintenance or fabrication.

Requirements:

• Successful trade or vocational school completion or equivalent industrial experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring equipment and devices, fabrication experience.
• Automation and/or PLC experience (preferred).
• Ability to demonstrate strict compliance to safety standards.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hours are flexible for this position

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.