Maintenance Technician

ERCO Worldwide; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1

Health Care/Wellness Spending Account

Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

ERCO Worldwide is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Nekoosa, WI plant. You will perform safe, day-to-day maintenance and repairs of complex mechanical systems, including pumps, centrifuges, tanks, piping, and other equipment across the plant.

Responsibilities cover repairs, rebuilds, installations, and modifications as needed. The role requires hands-on skills, experience with industrial mechanics, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform preventive and predictive maintenance rounds.
• Ability to troubleshoot highly complex mechanical problems and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, P&ID diagrams, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance rounds (inspections, vibration, thermography).
• Troubleshoot and isolate problems; implement corrective actions.
• Rebuild rotating assemblies and reinstall units; repair piping.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading mechanical drawings

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

Journeyman card or equivalent apprenticeship

High School Diploma

Industrial mechanic trade training

Tools

CMMS

Welding

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: 101 Highway 73 South, Nekoosa, WI (Port Edwards Plant)

Hours: Monday-Friday (6am-2pm: Flexible Hours)

Salary: $43.27 an hour ($90,001.40 annually) to $48.87 an hour ($101,648.64 annually) +overtime.

Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision (What we aspire to achieve)

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.

Our Mission (What we do and for whom)

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values (The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization)

Safety First -

We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment.

Do the Right Thing -

We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.

Together, We Thrive -

We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes.

Performance with Purpose -

We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

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Join The Team:

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team! The Maintenance Technician provides safe day to day maintenance and repairs of complex mechanical systems, pipefitting, and preventative maintenance support across the entire plant site for a variety of equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, pumps, centrifuges, tanks, piping, compressors, fans, heat exchangers, structural elements, pressure relief devices, etc. Repairs, rebuilds, installation and modification may be required on such equipment on any given day.

The Role:

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance rounds (inspections, vibration measurements, infra-red thermography, etc.)
• Troubleshoots and isolates highly complex mechanical problems; implements corrective actions, as appropriate.
• Conduct rebuilds of rotating assemblies
• Removal of failed/failing equipment and re-installation of new/rebuilt units, piping repairs
• Fabricate, weld, and lathe as needed
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications which may include welding, cementing, soldering, and threading.
• Ordering and Controlling of Repair Materials
• Manage relevant Work Orders in the CMMS in support of PM compliance (timely completion / closure, etc.)
• Update maintenance files, drawings, and documentation.

The Person:

Journeyperson Candidates (Or Candidate with relative experience):

• A validjourneyman card, indicating successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship program
• Journeyman Millwright/Associate or Pipefitter/Associate level Industrial Mechanic
• 3-5 years experience is preferred.
• Non-Journeyman maintenance mechanic with 10+ years experience preferred.

Apprentice Candidates:

• Registered apprentice in the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright or Pipefitter) trade or a related maintenance trade.
• High School Diploma required.
• Completion of, or enrollment in a vocational, technical or trade program is considered an asset.
• Must maintain satisfactory attendance and progress within the applicable apprenticeship and technical training program.

All Candidates:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• A background in heavy industry or the chemical process industry is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with ANSI/ASME and/or boiler codes is an asset.
• Demonstrates ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), equipment assembly drawings, technical manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to work in a self-directed work group
• Demonstrated reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Drives continuous improvement
• Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you’ll love about us!

Competitive Benefits:

We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• 401k match
• Disability Insurance

Developmental Opportunity:

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.

Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!