Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in New Berlin, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, CNC machines, and various equipment. With a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience or certification required, this role emphasizes teamwork and hands-on mechanical skills. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth in a 100% employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing and repair experience or relevant certification.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance duties as scheduled.
• Conduct general troubleshooting of machinery and tools.
• Repair machinery and tools with minimal supervision.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery independently.

Skills

Hydraulic repair

Pneumatic repair

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Welding

Operating lathe

Teamwork

Education

Basic general education

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Mills

Grinders

Forklift

Boom lifts

Job description

At Wenthe-Davidson, we’ve been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.

Job Summary

Perform diagnostics, adjust and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, 6-axis robots, CNC machines, pumps, shears, fans, conveyors, welding and forming equipment, and basic building maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance duties per CMMS schedule.
• Perform general troubleshooting of machinery, tools, and building systems.
• Perform general repair of machinery and tools, with minimal supervision.
• Perform layout and specify components needed for manufacturing systems.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery without supervision.
• Recommend process upgrades.
• Design, construct, and test simple systems, i.e. pneumatic supply lines, conduit, etc.
• Set up and operate lathe, grinder, presses, mills and drill press, forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, and overhead crane/hoist to perform assembly, repair, and fabrication projects.
• Assist other members of the maintenance department with moving, tearing down and installing equipment as directed.

Requirements

• Education: Basic general education.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical repair and welding experience OR military maintenance experience OR Industrial Maintenance Technician / Automation Systems Technology certification from a technical college.
• Minimum of 3 years electrical experience, with a journeyman’s card or other certification a plus.
• The ability to set up and operate lathes, drills, presses, mills, grinders, etc.
• The ability to operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (forklift, scissors and boom lifts).
• The ability to meet the attendance standards stated in the company attendance policy.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret schematics and routine correspondence (i.e. job routings, warnings, etc.). Ability to write and record information. Ability to communicate with co-workers, provide oral instruction/direction and understand oral instructions.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions. The ability to identify and solve problems in unique situations.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic shop math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of all units of measure.
• Quality Assurance: The ability to perform an inspection of repair materials, identifying any flaws.

Physical Demands

• The ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds from floor level to a height of four (4) feet.
• The ability to bend, twist, squat and work in confined/cramped spaces.
• The ability to stand and/or walk on concrete for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to use hands to manipulate objects (i.e. perform a variety of set-ups, etc.).