Maintenance Technician

The Planet Group

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 84,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant facilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience within a manufacturing environment, with strong skills in mechanical and electrical systems. This full-time role offers competitive pay up to $35/hr based on experience and requires working in varying environments.

Qualifications

2+ years experience in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of plant production machinery.
Must be able to service and troubleshoot equipment.
Must have a well-rounded maintenance skillset within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair malfunctioning plant equipment.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment.
Manage the day-to-day operation of the maintenance group.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Reading blueprints

Basic refrigeration knowledge

Welding and fabrication techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in mechanical/industrial engineering

Job description

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Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Multiple day & night shift openings)

Pay: Up to $35/hr depending on experience'

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of plant facilities and for the proper preventative maintenance of the plant and production equipment assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair malfunctioning plant equipment.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment.
Lubricate the production equipment daily.
Replace broken belts, bearings, motors, electrical systems on production as necessary.
Repair pipes and plumbing problems throughout the plant.
Build machine modifications or system improvements as requested by management.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and controls for production equipment and throughout plant.
Keep area clean.
Planning, scheduling, coordination, with SHIFT Supervisor.
Manage the day-to-day operation of the maintenance group.
Perform on-the-job training of other maintenance team members.
Assist team members in all grade levels with trouble shooting.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

Must have well-rounded maintenance skillset within manufacturing environment
Must have knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Preventative maintenance experience
Replace broken belts, bearings, motors, electrical systems on production as necessary
1 year on the job training by other maintenance mechanics.
2+ years experience in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of plant production machinery.
Knowledge of inverters and proximity switches is required.
Must be able to service and troubleshoot equipment.
Must be able to read blueprints.
Possess basic refrigeration knowledge.
Basic knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques.
Must have knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent of a GED.
Associate’s Degree in mechanical and/or industrial engineering would be preferred but not required.
This position requires standing for the entire shift in addition to walking, bending, lifting, reaching and pushing. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in hot and cold, wet and dry environments.

Seniority level