Maintenance Technician - day shift

Aalberts Ht; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for routine and emergency maintenance of production equipment and facility operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in maintenance engineering, including welding and hydraulic systems. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Flexible shifts and on-call responsibilities included.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform maintenance tasks on industrial mechanical systems.
• Experience in welding and fabricating mechanical components.
• Knowledge of maintenance engineering functions and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day preventive maintenance on systems.
• Communicate with operators to identify malfunctioning systems.
• Assist in developing solutions to operational problems.

Skills

Welding

Hydraulic systems maintenance

Plumbing skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for routine and emergency maintenance of production heat-treating equipment and facility operations to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality and safety. This position performs the essential functions of a millwright with extensive welding applications and perform maintenance engineering functions and repairs for all plant mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Day to Day preventive maintenance of the Industrial Mechanical systems
• Weld/Repair and fabricate from scratch a multitude of projects with and without supervision
• Communication with the operators to obtain knowledge of what system is malfunctioning
• Perform basic computer tasks to log data into preventive maintenance system and work order system
• Perform basic maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems in an industrial environment.
• Perform basic plumbing and pipe fitting skills (i.e., perform structural repairs to buildings, platforms, machinery, utility piping and structures at times in elevated positions)
• Install modifications to existing equipment as required
• Work in a team-oriented facility
• Assist in the development of solutions to operating problems and improvements as required
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

Formal Education and Certification

High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to work 8 hr. shifts (nights, days, weekends, holidays, with some overtime and on-call responsibilities). On-call responsibilities are shared throughout the Maintenance department
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, twist, walk and reach frequently
• Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb frequently
• Must be able to wear safety equipment and/or clothing for protection (PPE) daily
• Must be able to work in a high noise environment where the use of hearing protection is required
• Must be able to work in confined areas, high places, and around equipment in motion
• Must be able to work indoors/outdoors and in extreme hot or cold conditions
• Must be able to work amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
• Must be able to work amid mechanical, electrical, chemical, and industrial hazards
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must have the vision capability to see near, mid-range, far and peripheral
• Must be able to talk and hear person to person, on the phone/radio and in a group setting

Additional Desirable Experience

• Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principles including the following:
• Knowledge of PID/closed loop control systems
• Networking tools and standards
• HMI programming and troubleshooting
• PLC’s system building, programming and troubleshooting experience
• Variable Frequency Drive experience
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics for installation, repair, and maintaining equipment