Maintenance Technician

Forte Opening Solutions; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Overtime on Fridays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions in Birchwood, WI seeks a maintenance technician to service production equipment such as presses, sanders, and conveyors. You will support projects and perform preventive and predictive maintenance while following safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have aVocational Degree or 5+ years of experience, with hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, welding, and basic PLC exposure considered a plus. Overtime, on-call, and a four-day work week offer rewarding flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must follow prescribed safety procedures and work safely.
• Ability to read blueprints and job data sheets.
• Problem solving for complex situations with minimal supervision.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication and welding.
• Familiarity with PLC programming is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Service and troubleshoot production and support equipment (presses, sanders, conveyors).
• Provide project support and perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and work safely.

Skills

Dependable and responsible

Overtime availability

On-call readiness

Positive work attitude

Effective communication

Education

Vocational Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Birchwood, WI 54817

Job Category: Facilities

Build Your Future with Forte Opening Solutions

At 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, innovation, safety, and collaboration. [forteopenings.com]

What You'll Do

Qualified candidates will be responsible for servicing and troubleshooting the production and support equipment within our plant such as Presses, Sanders and Conveyor systems. 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.

• Dependable and responsible
• Able To Work Overtime When Mandated (May Be Short Notice At Times)
• Able To Be “On Call” When Needed
• Positive work attitude
• Effectively communicate daily issues through documentation, emails and verbal communication

Physical Requirements And Preferred Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Climb and use ladders (Ability To Work In High Areas Comfortably Using Aerial Platforms), carry or maneuver 50+ pounds
• Have manual dexterity and excellent hand-eye coordination
• Kneeling, squatting, stooping, twisting. (up to 25% in an 8-hour day).
• Work with products up to 60lbs throughout the day. (up to 25% in an 8-hour day.)
• Push/Pull up to 100lbs with assistance (up to 13% in an 8-hour day.)
• Be comfortable standing in place for extended times.
• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Why Join Forte?

• Competitive pay/2nd shift differential
• Four-day work week, no weekends or overnights!
• Opportunity for overtime on Fridays
• Skill-Based Pay Program with immediate hourly rate increases (up to $1/hr for each!) for demonstrating proficiency in required skills, PLUS for learning and developing mastery in new skills
• Career growth and advancement opportunities- promote from within culture whenever possible
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance-HSA & PPO plans
• $70 monthly wellness credit toward health insurance premiums just for getting annual physicals
• Company paid STD/LTD and life insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation accruals with increases for tenure
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Our Values:

• Customer Delight
• Expertise
• Easy to do Business With
• Trustworthiness
• Own Our Actions
• Executional Excellence
• Relentlessly Curious

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forte Opening Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.