Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift / 4-Day Work Week (480V & Hydraulics)
Job Order ID: 4779
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: $66560/Yr
Web Publication Date: 9/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
Job Location: Two Rivers, WI 54241
Job Function:
Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift / 4-Day Work Week (480V & Hydraulics)
Up to $32.00/Hour + Tuition Assistance Two Rivers, WI Area 1st Shift (Mon-Thu) Full-Time / Direct Hire
- Compensation & Earnings: Baseline starting rate up to $32.00/hr (scaling directly with electro-mechanical diagnostic depth), tuition assistance program, and a full corporate benefits package.
- Schedule & Work-Life Balance: 1st Shift (Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM) on a structured 4-Day Work Week with occasional Friday overtime (~1 Friday per month).
- Company Culture & Stability: Direct-hire seat with a debt‑free, established manufacturer in business for over 40 years, featuring team tenures exceeding 30 years and continual capital reinvestment.
- Core Technical Scope: Troubleshooting and repairing 45+ production presses, 480V three‑phase electrical systems, AC/DC drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, SSR relays, and basic PLC diagnostic loops.
- Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); 2+ years of industrial electro‑mechanical maintenance experience; local Lakeshore/Two Rivers commuting proximity.
If you are a self‑directed maintenance professional seeking a stable, high-autonomy career home free from corporate bureaucracy, this 1st Shift role offers an outstanding fit. Operating as an established, debt‑free precision manufacturing leader for over 40 years, this company brings engineering, tooling, and high‑volume production operations under one roof. The organization is built on long‑term stability—reflected in multiple team members who have built multi‑decade careers here—and leadership continuously reinvests profits into modernizing its equipment fleet. This position offers exceptional technical variety for a dedicated technician who takes pride in equipment reliability. Rather than being siloed into narrow, repetitive tasks, you will tackle an evolving mix of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic challenges across 45+ production presses, backed by a culture that prioritizes character, technical curiosity, and a strong work ethic.
What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)
- Execute Electro-Mechanical Diagnostics: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex production machinery, isolating root causes across electrical circuits up to 480V three‑phase systems.
- Lead Preventative Maintenance : Perform routine PM schedules across production equipment, including machinery lubrication, heating element optimization, and thermocouple verification.
- Troubleshoot Fluid Power & Control Systems : Rebuild hydraulic and pneumatic valves, replace faulty relays and switches, and support general facility maintenance projects.
- Dismantle & Rebuild Machinery : Utilize overhead cranes, hoists, and precision hand tools to disassemble malfunctioning equipment, perform component repairs, and execute safe reassembly.
- Collaborate with Plant Leadership : Partner directly with plant management and engineering to minimize unplanned downtime, manage critical spare parts, and assist with machinery installations.
- Maintain Detailed Repair Logs : Track equipment maintenance histories and document part consumption and maintain structured diagnostic data to ensure continuous machine reliability.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)
- Industrial Maintenance Depth : 2+ years of industrial electro‑mechanical maintenance experience in a job shop or high‑volume manufacturing environment.
- Electrical & Fluid Power Fluency : Practical capability reading electrical schematics, interpreting fluid power prints, and troubleshooting 480V three‑phase power, AC/DC drives, sensors SSR relays, pumps, and basic PLC systems.
- Self‑Directed Problem Solver : Confidence to work independently on the floor, tackle complex equipment faults, and take full ownership of machinery health.
- Reliability & Safety Mindset : Rock‑solid work history with an exceptional attendance record and an unyielding commitment to shop safety protocols.
- Location & Authorization : U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily driving distance of Two Rivers, WI and the surrounding Lakeshore region.
Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)