Maintenance Technician — 4.5-Day Week + Benefits

Wagner Machine Company; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) options

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Apparel subsidy

4.5-day workweek

Breakfast Thursdays

Job summary

Wagner Machine Company seeks a Maintenance Assistant to diagnose and repair machinery on a busy shop floor. Youll work closely with machinists, managers, quality control, and support staff to keep equipment available and productive.

Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, you will help sustain a clean, safe environment, monitor documentation, and support safety initiatives while maintaining daily maintenance tasks and performance standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. person under ITAR eligibility.
• Able to pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs and pass drug screen/background check.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Independent and motivated mindset.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with machinery.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on machinery at scheduled intervals with minimal supervision.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on forklift, scissor lift, and company vehicles.
• Maintain required documentation and service logs.
• Assist warehouse personnel with recycling.
• Assist in monitoring 5S initiatives and compliance.
• Monitor safety compliance and assist with maintenance-led safety programs.
• Communicate with department leads to fulfill daily maintenance requirements or assigned tasks.
• Maintain accountability to performance standards and core values.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

English communication

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wagner Machine Company seeks a Maintenance Assistant to diagnose and repair machinery on a busy shop floor. Youll work closely with machinists, managers, quality control, and support staff to keep equipment available and productive.

Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, you will help sustain a clean, safe environment, monitor documentation, and support safety initiatives while maintaining daily maintenance tasks and performance standards.