Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Veritas Steel LLC; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Medical insurance (employee-paid)

Dental and vision care

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Retirement plan: 401(k) and pension

Vacation time from first month

10 paid holidays

Uniforms and boot allowance

PPE provided

Job summary

Veritas Steel LLC in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service and repair heavy equipment including welding gear, cranes, forklifts, and related machinery. This role emphasizes preventative maintenance, safety compliance, and accurate record-keeping in a manufacturing setting.

Candidates with 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong electrical/mechanical skills, and the ability to read technical manuals will excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of maintenance/repair experience preferred.
• Experience with welding equipment, cranes, forklifts and other heavy machinery.
• Strong electrical knowledge.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with safety regulations.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
• Maintain equipment and machinery in good working condition.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance and repair work.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure equipment runs efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Continuously improve maintenance processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Reading technical manuals

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

About this position

Build Your Legacy with Veritas Steel!

We take great pride in the bridges we build, and in the people who build them (and maintain our equipment)!

Maintenance Technicians starting pay $28.52-$38.52 (pay is based on shift, skills, education, and experience)

1st Shift: 5:00am-420pm Mon-Thurs

Double time after 50 hours worked in a week!

We offer a very competitive benefit package! We offer company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance and short-term disability insurance, employee-paid medical insurance, dental and vision care, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, and a retirement plan consisting of a 401(k) plan and a pension with a weekly company contribution! You will begin earning vacation time the first complete month of employment! We also have 10 paid Holidays! We provide uniforms, annual boot allowance, and provide necessary Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Maintenance Technicians employed at Veritas Steel's Eau Claire location are responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment and machinery. This includes welding equipment, cranes, forklifts, and other heavy machinery. Maintenance Technicians are also responsible for performing preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure it is running efficiently and to prevent breakdowns.

• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Maintain equipment and machinery to ensure they are in good working condition
• Keep accurate records of maintenance and repair work
• Communicate with other departments to ensure equipment is running efficiently
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations
• Continuously improve maintenance processes
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred 3+ years of experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment and machinery
• Experience with welding equipment, cranes, forklifts, and other heavy machinery
• Strong Electrical knowledge
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with safety regulations
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions:

• Noise and dirt level is typical to that of a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and occasionally up to 75lbs, and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work in conditions with regular exposure to dirt, dust, paint fumes, noise, heights, moving equipment, heavy steel, and other possible hazardous conditions
• Safety Glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel-toed boots are required; a respirator is required for specific operations

Safety is our priority! We have a very extensive training program to ensure the safety of all of our employees.

Veritas Steel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Salary Information

$28.52 - $38.52Hourly Wage