Maintenance Technician

Forte Opening Solutions; Town of Birchwood (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions in Birchwood, WI is seeking a maintenance technician to service and troubleshoot production and support equipment. The role involves preventive and predictive maintenance, with independent work or team collaboration to keep presses, conveyors, and related systems operating safely.

Qualified candidates will have a vocational degree in a related field and/or 5+ years of experience, plus familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, welding, and basic computer

Qualifications

• Dependable and responsible with a positive work attitude.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Reads blue prints and job data sheets; follows safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Service and troubleshoot production and support equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and repair parts as needed.
• Work independently or as part of a team to support plant equipment.

Skills

Dependable

Positive work attitude

Effective communication

Problem solving

Read blueprints

Basic computer skills

Troubleshoot electrical systems

Safety procedures

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fabrication and Welding

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Birchwood, WI 54817Job Category: FacilitiesAt Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities.

We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Qualified candidates will be responsible for servicing and troubleshooting the production and support equipment within our plant, and be able to work independently, or as a member of a team. This position will include project support, preventive, and predictive maintenance. Must follow/support all Company safety procedures and perform all work in a safe manner.

Physical Requirements And Preferred Qualifications

• Dependable and responsible
• Positive work attitude
• Effectively communicate daily issues through documentation, emails and verbal communication
• Performs preventative maintenance, light tool work, repairs and replaces parts on mechanical equipment such as Presses, Sanders and Conveyor systems.
• Working knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fabrication and Welding
• Understands and applies appropriate and prescribed safety procedures and practices
• Must have the ability to apply problem solving techniques to complex situations, read blue prints, job data sheets, and safety instructions
• Work efficiently and without direct supervision
• Possess basic computer skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows software
• Trouble shoot electrical systems (PLC programing experience a bonus)
• Working knowledge of 240V and 480V 3 phase and 110 volt AC and DC.
• Qualified applicants will have a Vocational Degree in a related field and or a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Climb and use ladders (Ability To Work In High Areas Comfortably Using Aerial Platforms), carry or maneuver 50+ pounds
• Twist, bend, stoop, or stand for long periods of time
• Have manual dexterity and excellent hand-eye coordination