Maintenance Technician

Celerity Staffing; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Celerity Staffing is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure in our Madison, Wisconsin facility.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, the ability to diagnose issues, and hands-on experience in an industrial setting. You will perform preventative maintenance and collaborate with production to keep operations safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a similar technical role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, fluid power diagrams and mechanical blueprints.
• Experience using maintenance tools, testing equipment, and shop machinery.
• Forklift operator license or ability to obtain one.
• Basic computer skills; JDE experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, motors, controls, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Install and maintain electrical systems and equipment per codes and safety requirements.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and fluid power issues.
• Maintain facility systems including plumbing, HVAC, and building infrastructure.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Use testing instruments and tools to complete repairs.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and assist with parts inventory.
• Collaborate with production to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following safety policies.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematics interpretation

Communication & teamwork

Organizational skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing instruments

Shop machinery

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this role is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, the ability to diagnose equipment issues, and experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, machinery, electrical systems, motors, controls, and components.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Install and maintain electrical systems and equipment in accordance with applicable codes and safety requirements.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and fluid power system issues.
• Maintain and repair facility systems, including plumbing, HVAC, and general building infrastructure.
• Repair and replace mechanical components such as gears, belts, chains, shafts, bearings, hoses, and couplings.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Use appropriate testing instruments, hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment to complete repairs.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and assist with replacement parts inventory.
• Collaborate with production personnel to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other mobile equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a similar technical role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and identify root causes of problems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, fluid power diagrams, and mechanical blueprints.
• Experience using maintenance tools, testing equipment, and shop machinery.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift operator license.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office; JDE experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders and safely work at heights.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crawl, and work in confined or tight spaces.