Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Daniels Sharpsmart; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Comprehensive Benefits

401K Matching Plan

Permanent Position

Growth & Development

Job summary

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician to service electro-mechanical equipment, including robotic washlines, autoclaves, boilers, and related systems at our Sturtevant facility. You will lead daily site upkeep and coordinate with custodial staff while supporting local and regional operations.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled machinery, perform routine maintenance, and implement upgrades on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, experience in mechanical assemblies and production equipment & robotics.
• Welding, experience with basic repair work.
• Electrical, ability to identify and repair electrical issues and communicate fault conditions.
• PLC, ability to troubleshoot PLC controlled machines, with telephone support.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of equipment.
• Perform hands-on on-site troubleshooting, service, and repairs.
• Communicating with the Service and Engineering team to arrange spare parts, travel schedules and support.
• Assemble, align, and install equipment and machine upgrades as necessary while adhering to timeline and budget.
• Interface with cross functional work teams such as plant operations, global operations, and suppliers.
• Communicating with Plant Managers to arrange downtime to complete maintenance activities.
• Reports each week of tasks completed & still to be completed.
• Remote service assistance to plants with issues, get them back in production as quickly as possible.
• Interface with cross functional work teams such as plant operations, global operations, and suppliers.
• Maintain Washsmart inventory at each Daniels location in conjunction with individual plant management to ensure plants are stocked effectively.

Skills

Mechanical

Welding

Electrical

PLC

Job description

To support our growth, we are looking for a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for servicing and maintaining our electro‑mechanical equipment, including Daniels’ robotic washline, autoclaves, boilers, and various other equipment to support site operations both locally and regionally. This role will oversee the daily cleaning and upkeep of the Sturtevant facility by direct leadership of the custodial employee.

Maintenance Engineers start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment. They monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure that equipment operates safely and within established limits. They use sophisticated electrical and electronic test equipment to service, troubleshoot, repair, and monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Maintenance engineers also perform routine maintenance. They may completely overhaul or replace defective valves, gaskets, or bearings. In addition, they lubricate moving parts, replace filters, and remove soot and corrosion.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of equipment
• Perform hands‑on on‑site troubleshooting, service, and repairs
• Communicating with the Service and Engineering team to arrange spare parts, travel schedules and support
• Assemble, align, and install equipment and machine upgrades as necessary while adhering to timeline and budget
• Interface with cross functional work teams such as plant operations, global operations, and suppliers
• Communicating with Plant Managers to arrange downtime to complete maintenance activities
• Reports each week of tasks completed & still to be completed.
• Remote service assistance to plants with issues, get them back in production as quickly as possible.
• Interface with cross functional work teams such as plant operations, global operations, and suppliers
• Maintain Washsmart inventory at each Daniels location in conjunction with individual plant management to ensure plants are stocked effectively

Requirements

• Mechanical, experience in mechanical assemblies and production equipment & robotics
• Welding, experience with basic repair work
• Electrical, ability to identify and repair electrical issues and communicate fault conditions
• PLC, ability to troubleshoot PLC controlled machines, with telephone support

Benefits

• Job Stability– As an essential service to healthcare, Daniels Health is non-seasonal and recession‑proof
• Comprehensive Benefits– Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective onDay One; Paid Short‑Term Disability; Company‑sponsored Life Insurance; Voluntary Long‑Term Disability and Accident Insurance
• 401K Matching Plan– 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution) with a 5‑year vesting schedule andno waiting period on the match
• Permanent Position– Full‑time, 40 hours per week with long‑term career potential
• Mission‑Driven Work– Be part of a company that’s making healthcare safer and more sustainable through innovative waste management solutions
• Growth & Development– Opportunities to expand your skills in leadership, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration within a supportive and evolving organization

Learn more about us and our mission!

If you're looking for a stable, mission‑driven role where your leadership makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. At Daniels Health, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and people.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.