Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Tanis Brush; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (Anthem)

Dental (Anthem)

Vision (Anthem)

401k with matching

Incentive Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service and maintain brush manufacturing equipment. Candidates should have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, along with experience in brush manufacturing or similar machinery. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, repairing machines, and ensuring safety compliance. A high school diploma is required, with an associates degree preferred. Competitive pay of $28-32/hr along with benefits like medical, dental, and 401k matching is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with brush manufacturing machinery.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to perform LOTO on power sources.
• Good communication skills.
• High attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to travel internationally if required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing machine down situations.
• Document preventative maintenance activities.
• Assist with equipment changeovers.
• Perform electrical and mechanical services safely.
• Sharpen blades for machine devices.
• Coordinate with Engineering for tooling.
• Support facility maintenance.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Train and mentor other employees.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

LOTO procedures

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associates degree in a technical area

Tools

Measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining brush manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure peak machine performance, safety, and maximum uptime. This role supports production through preventative maintenance, equipment changeovers, and repair of brush tufting, trimming, cutting, and assembly machinery. Flexibility is required to support equipment downtime and production schedules. Candidates must have experience working with brush manufacturing or similar specialty production machinery.

Pay Range

This position ranges from $28-32/hr paid on a biweekly basis. All employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Schedule

• 2nd shift, Mon-Thurs 2:45pm-12:45am

Benefits

• Medical (Anthem)
• Dental (Anthem)
• Vision (Anthem)
• 401k with matching
• Incentive Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair brush manufacturing machine down situations
• Perform and document preventative maintenance activities in PM program
• Assist with changeovers including exchange of assemblies and carriages
• Safely perform electrical and mechanical services by following LOTO procedures
• Sharpen blades for machine cutting devices
• Coordinate with Engineering for tooling and machine requirements
• Determine best suppliers for MRO part purchases
• Support facility maintenance to minimize outside contractor needs
• Participate in development of work instructions and continuous improvement projects
• Use measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers, and micrometers
• Follow documented processes according to Quality Management System and ISO9001-13485 standards
• Train and mentor other employees
• Maintain clean and safe work areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience with brush manufacturing machinery (tufting, trimming, staple-set, CNC brush machines or similar industrial equipment)
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings
• Ability to recognize and perform LOTO of all power sources
• Good oral and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to travel internationally if required

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma /GED equivalent
• Associates degree in a technical area preferred, not Required
• Requires minimum of 2 years of combined maintenance, machinist, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or industrial machine repair experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Frequent

• Seeing
• Hearing
• Standing, walking, or mobility for long periods of time
• Climbing, stooping, or kneeling
• Lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Fingering, grasping, feeling

Activities are performed on a routine basis using personal protective equipment (PPE) such as glasses, shoes, and earplugs.

Work Environment

Normal factory environment. Slight exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and oils is present.