Maintenance Tech II -UGS

Patterson-UTI; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues across our facilities. You will repair machinery, support building systems, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in a dynamic industrial environment.

The role requires strong practical skills with CNC mills and lathes, electrical and plumbing tasks, and the ability to travel 40–60% for international assignments.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and maintenance documentation.
• Familiarity with CNC mills, lathes, hydraulic systems, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general facility maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and machinery to ensure operational reliability.
• Diagnose machine breakdowns and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Support maintenance and repair activities for buildings, grounds, and facility equipment.
• Assist with electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance projects.
• Install and maintain lighting, shelving, workstations, electrical components, and other facility improvements as needed.
• Create and maintain preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and records for manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain accurate forklift inspection and maintenance logs.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification as required.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on CNC mills and lathes.
• Complete light plumbing repairs and facility maintenance tasks.
• Support office and facility reconfigurations, including moving furniture and hanging signage.
• Perform basic HVAC and refrigeration maintenance activities.
• Conduct hydraulic and standard fluid changes on manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company procedures, HSSE policies, quality standards, and management directives.
• Participate in all required meetings, training, and development activities.
• Ability to communicate, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and promptly follow verbal and written directions in English.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Reading English instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrician certification

Job description

• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and machinery to ensure operational reliability.
• Diagnose machine breakdowns and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Support maintenance and repair activities for buildings, grounds, and facility equipment.
• Assist with electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance projects.
• Install and maintain lighting, shelving, workstations, electrical components, and other facility improvements as needed.
• Create and maintain preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and records for manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain accurate forklift inspection and maintenance logs.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification as required.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on CNC mills and lathes.
• Complete light plumbing repairs and facility maintenance tasks.
• Support office and facility reconfigurations, including moving furniture and hanging signage.
• Perform basic HVAC and refrigeration maintenance activities.
• Conduct hydraulic and standard fluid changes on manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company procedures, HSSE policies, quality standards, and management directives.
• Participate in all required meetings, training, and development activities.
• Ability to communicate, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and promptly follow verbal and written directions in English.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Detailed Description

• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and machinery to ensure operational reliability.
• Diagnose machine breakdowns and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Support maintenance and repair activities for buildings, grounds, and facility equipment.
• Assist with electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance projects.
• Install and maintain lighting, shelving, workstations, electrical components, and other facility improvements as needed.
• Create and maintain preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and records for manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain accurate forklift inspection and maintenance logs.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification as required.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on CNC mills and lathes.
• Complete light plumbing repairs and facility maintenance tasks.
• Support office and facility reconfigurations, including moving furniture and hanging signage.
• Perform basic HVAC and refrigeration maintenance activities.
• Conduct hydraulic and standard fluid changes on manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company procedures, HSSE policies, quality standards, and management directives.
• Participate in all required meetings, training, and development activities.
• Ability to communicate, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and promptly follow verbal and written directions in English.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and machinery to ensure operational reliability.
• Diagnose machine breakdowns and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Support maintenance and repair activities for buildings, grounds, and facility equipment.
• Assist with electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance projects.
• Install and maintain lighting, shelving, workstations, electrical components, and other facility improvements as needed.
• Create and maintain preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and records for manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain accurate forklift inspection and maintenance logs.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification as required.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on CNC mills and lathes.
• Complete light plumbing repairs and facility maintenance tasks.
• Support office and facility reconfigurations, including moving furniture and hanging signage.
• Perform basic HVAC and refrigeration maintenance activities.
• Conduct hydraulic and standard fluid changes on manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company procedures, HSSE policies, quality standards, and management directives.
• Participate in all required meetings, training, and development activities.
• Ability to communicate, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and promptly follow verbal and written directions in English.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective maintenance.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and maintenance documentation.
• Familiarity with CNC mills, lathes, hydraulic systems, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general facility maintenance tasks.
• Comfortable working with tools, machinery, and industrial equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment required.
• Previous experience in a maintenance or construction-related role preferred.
• Current electrician certification required.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• US Citizen - Must have ability to obtain visa and passport for international travel
• Must be able to travel 40% to 60%, mostly international

Additional Details

This position operates in a manufacturing environment and requires frequent interaction with machinery, equipment, and facility systems. The Maintenance Technician II must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work safely around industrial equipment, and maintain a strong focus on safety, preventative maintenance, and operational efficiency.

About Us

Our People, Our Service, and Our Technology

Ulterra is the #1 PDC drill bit partner in North America. Operating worldwide, we deliver superior drilling technology to companies producing the energy that powers our lives. We constantly push the boundaries of known technology to come up with new ways to improve drilling performance with higher rates of penetration (ROP) and unique designs for challenging conditions, while providing outstanding support from dedicated people.

Patterson-UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law. Employees are encouraged to report any concerns through multiple channels.