Maintenance Technician

The Planet Group; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 70,926 - 109,025; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on production machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers benefits including medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of plant production machinery.
• Knowledge of inverters and proximity switches is required.
• Must possess basic refrigeration knowledge.

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 systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Preventative maintenance experience

Blueprint reading

Welding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in mechanical and/or industrial engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift openings)

Starting 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

Physical Requirements

• 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

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Salary

$70,926.00-$109,025.00