Maintenance Technician

United Plastic Fabricating Inc; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Student loan assistance

Profit sharing

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

United Plastic Fabricating (UPF) in Neenah, WI, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep CNCs, welding gear, cranes, and hoists running. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and control systems, and document repairs to ensure steady production.

Requirements include 3+ years in industrial maintenance, ability to read schematics, and safe work at heights. We offer a 4-day work week, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting on three-phase power, relay logic, and PLCs.
• Can read schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Mechanical repair skills on production equipment.
• Able to work independently and make sound repair decisions.
• Able to work safely at heights using ladders and aerial work platforms.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment including CNC machines, welding equipment, overhead cranes, and hoists.
• Diagnose electrical and controls problems on three-phase equipment using schematics, ladder diagrams, PLCs, and test equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance and planned repairs on Fridays and keep equipment records.
• Maintain the facility including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC.
• Find root causes of repeat failures and recommend permanent fixes.
• Assist with new equipment installation and improvement projects (fixtures, simple automation).
• Follow lockout/tagout and safe work practices (ladders, aerial work platforms).
• Document repairs, open issues, and parts needed for the next shift.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Mechanical repair

Working at heights

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in industrial electrical or maintenance

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

CNC repair

Overhead crane maintenance

Aerial work platforms

NFPA 70E training

Job description

Description

About UPF

United Plastic Fabricating (UPF) and Tideman Marine build custom polyethylene and polypropylene water tanks for the fire industry, along with products for the industrial, transportation, marine, and defense markets. We’re growing, and we need skilled people who keep our plants running.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician keeps our Neenah plant’s equipment running and ready. Tuesday through Thursday, you’ll troubleshoot and repair CNC machines, welding equipment, cranes, and hoists to keep production moving. Fridays, when the lines are typically down, are your time to complete preventive maintenance and the repairs that can’t be done while equipment is running.

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, including CNC machines, welding equipment, overhead cranes, and hoists.
• Diagnose electrical and controls problems on three-phase equipment using schematics, ladder diagrams, PLCs, and test equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance and planned repairs on Fridays, and keep equipment records accurate.
• Maintain the facility, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC.
• Find the root cause of repeat failures and recommend permanent fixes.
• Assist with new equipment installation and improvement projects, such as fixtures and simple automation.
• Follow lockout/tagout and safe work practices, including work from ladders and aerial work platforms.
• Document repairs, open issues, and parts needed so the maintenance team and Monday’s shift know where equipment stands.

Our Values in This Role

We hire and lead by our PDCA values: Purpose, Doers, Curiosity, and Adaptable. Here, that means owning equipment uptime, asking why a machine keeps failing, and adapting to whatever breaks next.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting on three-phase power, relay logic, and PLCs.
• Can read schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Mechanical repair skills on production equipment.
• Able to work independently and make sound repair decisions.
• Able to work safely at heights using ladders and aerial work platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in industrial electrical or maintenance.
• CNC machine or welding equipment repair experience.
• Overhead crane and hoist maintenance experience.
• Aerial work platform or forklift certification.
• NFPA 70E or electrical safety training.
• High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

These physical demands represent the requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work on an active production floor with exposure to noise, heat, dust, and fumes; required PPE is provided and must be worn.
• Stand, walk, climb, kneel, and reach for extended periods (10-hour-plus shifts); work at heights; lift up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer

4-day work week (Tuesday–Friday), paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, student loan assistance, profit sharing, and an employee referral bonus.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' employment relationship.

United Plastic Fabricating is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. This employer participates in E-Verify.