Maintenance Technician 1

Worthington Enterprises; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Barbershop on site

On-site fitness center

Shift premium $1.50/hr

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. in Chilton, WI is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician I with at least 1 year of industrial experience.

The role focuses on troubleshooting mechanical/electrical problems, preventative maintenance, and grounds upkeep, including reading prints and working with Allen Bradley PLC systems. The position requires a hands-on problem-solver with safety‑first practices, the ability to read ladder logic/HMI programs, and readiness to perform outdoor grounds maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and plumbing.
• Mechanical, welding and cutting skills.
• Reading mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic prints.
• Good problem solving skills, safety practices and attention to quality.
• CPR and first aid training may be required.
• Lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, confined space training.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC quite common in this role.

Responsibilities

• Complete mechanical repairs and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery as assigned.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Complete welding and fabrication tasks with little direction.
• Enter data into maintenance system timely and accurately.
• Perform advanced electricity in order to work in maintenance field safely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC reading

Problem solving

Safety practices

Computer skills

Meter reading

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician I with a minimum of 1 years of experience in an industrial setting to join our team, with a specialized focus on grounds maintenance. These individuals will be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems in an efficient and safe manner throughout the facility, while also managing exterior property upkeep. This position is responsible for preventative and mechanical maintenance—including both industrial machinery and groundskeeping equipment—and must possess knowledge of machine repair. A successful candidate is a self-motivated problem-solver that utilizes a strong work ethic to ensure all quality and facility standards are met, inside and out. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical and PLC manufacturing background, possesses the ability to read and understand ladder logic and program HMIs, and is capable of performing outdoor grounds maintenance tasks. Candidates must be able to complete and pass an electrical board and PLC programming hands‑on assessment.

We Offer

• Access to our comprehensive benefits package DAY 1
• Competitive Pay (dependent on experience) + a $1.50 hourly shift premium!
• Need a hair cut? We have a barbershop on site.
• Want to get in a quick workout? We have an on‑site fitness center and gym!

Responsibilities

• Complete mechanical repairs and makes adjustments as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery as assigned.
• Successfully troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Complete welding and fabrication tasks with little direction.
• Accountable for entering data into maintenance system timely and accurately.
• Perform advanced electricity in order to work in maintenance field safely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and plumbing
• Mechanical, welding and cutting skills
• Should be capable of reading mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic prints
• Good problem solving skills, safety practices and attention to quality
• Computer skills
• Meter usage and ability to complete measurements
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience
• May require CPR and first aid training
• Lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, confined spaced training
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Allen Bradley PLC

About The Team

We are value‑added partner to customers, featuring a wide variety of highly engineered products across Tools, Outdoor Living, and Celebrations. At our Chilton, WI facility we produce handheld torches and propane tanks which are essential for camping adventure and DYI’s.