Maintenance Mechanic I - 1st Shift

Aprilaire; Wisconsin; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving indoor air quality for millions. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of production equipment, contributing to the health and comfort of families across the nation. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills in mechanical and electrical repairs will be valued. If you're a creative self-starter looking for a rewarding career in a culture of innovation and respect, this opportunity is perfect for you. Align your future with a company committed to growth and excellence in air quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical repairs.
• High mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot various equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot process equipment and update maintenance management system.

Skills

Mechanical Repair

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Equipment Repair

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification in Mechanical Maintenance

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

eMaint by Fluke

Lathes

Milling Machines

Welding Equipment

Job description

Overview

AprilAire is an industry leading manufacturer of healthy air solutions. We focus on indoor air quality by offering innovative technology that controls humidity, temperature, air purity, and ventilation. We believe that all of these aspects are critical in creating healthy air environments for families in their homes. That’s been our goal since 1954, when Aprilaire was established as part of Research Products Corporation, our parent company. Today we’re in over seven million homes, and we’re not stopping there. We strive to enable every family to breathe better air and feel more comfortable in a healthy home.

At Aprilaire you'll play a key role in improving indoor air quality for millions of people. Align your future with a company that has a strong culture of innovation, great respect for its people, and a commitment to growth. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of regular, full-time Maintenance Mechanic at our Madison, Wisconsin production facility to support the 1st Shift. If you are a creative self-starter who is looking for a challenging opportunity and a rewarding career, apply today!

Schedule: Monday through Friday 6 AM - 2 PM

Hourly Rate: $29.65 - $30.67

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining machinery, mechanical equipment and associated electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and structural make-up.
• Light fabrication of guarding and machine structural repairs.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting process equipment.
• Updating our computerized maintenance management system (eMaint by Fluke).
• Maintaining supply discipline by ordering replacement parts.
• Rebuilding/repairing pneumatic hand tools.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment repairs.
• High mechanical aptitude and ability to apply to a range of equipment.
• Able to operate a variety of small hand and power tools, a variety of electronic test and measurement equipment, and a variety of production machines and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products is necessary.
• Curious mindset for trouble-shooting and problem-solving.

Preferred, not required:

• Ability to operate machines such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, welding equipment and other metal working tools to make and repair parts is desirable.
• Ability to read electrical schematic/ladder logic diagrams and ability to troubleshoot electronic controlled devices.
• Background in industrial manufacturing is a huge plus. Crossover industries accepted.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis/troubleshooting skills.
• Education or working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs.