Maintenance Tech

Electronic Theatre Controls; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Middleton facility on a 1st shift schedule. You will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, assist with HVAC, and support cross-location operations to keep equipment and facilities safe and reliable.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, strong problem-solving, and clear communication as you collaborate with multiple departments and teams.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Able to work independently and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work across Middleton and Mazomanie locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and equipment on a 1st shift schedule.
• Assist with HVAC maintenance and lighting, plumbing, and general systems.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and ensure safety and OSHA compliance.
• Enter equipment and task data into SAP and document repairs.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and stocked with supplies.
• Assist with setting up workstations and inspects sprinkler systems quarterly/annually.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Safety procedures

Lift 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Power tools

Electrical work

HVAC knowledge

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Hand tools

Job description

ETC is a global leader in lighting, rigging, and power control solutions used in theaters, concert venues, schools, attractions, houses of worship, and architectural spaces around the world. For more than 50 years, we've combined the resources of a global company with an employee-focused culture that puts people first. As a 100% employee-owned company, we all share in our success and are committed to building innovative products and exceptional customer experiences.

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. While this role supports a wide range of building and manufacturing equipment maintenance activities, we are ideally looking for a technician with a strong foundation in both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Experience with PLC-controlled equipment is a plus.

The ideal candidate has completed an Industrial Maintenance program or possesses equivalent hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Success in this role requires strong technical aptitude, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and excellent communication skills, as you'll work closely with employees across multiple departments and levels of the organization.

This position is a 1st shift weekday role, with the majority of work being performed in Middleton, though opportunities for cross‑training and occasional support in Mazomanie may be required based on business needs. Candidates should be comfortable working across locations and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure equipment reliability and facility operations remain safe and efficient.

ETC offers a generous time off policy of 4 weeks in your first year, healthcare benefits on day one, and retirement options via 401k with employer‑match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ETC is 100% employee owned!). Additionally, we provide a clean and climate‑controlled environment, a fitness center, an at‑cost deli, and health and wellness professionals and programs.

Representative Responsibilities:

• Maintains building
• Assists in maintaining building HVAC
• Assist with equipment serviced by outside contractors.
• Maintains interior and exterior lighting and repair's fixtures as needed
• Maintains building plumbing systems
• Maintains outdoor grounds as well as sidewalks and building entry / exits.
• Assist in setting up employee workstations as needed.
• Assists in performing quarterly and annual inspections of the sprinkler system
• Performs preventative and emergency maintenance on factory equipment.
• Assist with equipment serviced by outside contractors.
• Set up or adjust manufacturing areas as needed
• Support all manufacturing equipment that require preventive maintenance or repairs
• Follows policies and procedures for maintenance and repairs, reports necessary changes when identified.
• Entering equipment and task data into SAP
• Stocks supplies
• Ensures building supplies, such as paint, bulbs, ballasts, filters, and belts are ordered in a timely fashion so that there is sufficient stock in-house when needed
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment
• Ensures after task is completed, floor is swept and tools are returned to the designated locations
• Communicates identifiable problems to management when problems arise
• Assist with inspecting and installing machine guarding, storage for material, plant maintenance, aisle ways, etc. for compliance with established standards
• Ensures priorities are met and jobs are completed on time
• Ensures safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Ensures that safe methods and practices are used
• Abides by safety procedures, work practice controls, and OSHA guidelines
• Ensures that personal protective equipment is worn when required
• Other duties as assigned
• Special projects and requests are completed in a timely and positive fashion

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks without general supervision.
• Good manual dexterity
• Knowledge of safety procedures
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and other maintenance areas
• Able to use power tools, hand tools
• Able to legally drive forklift and operate pallet jack
• Able to operate scissors lift
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Able to work independently
• Understands and applies accepted helpdesk principles and practices