Maintenance Technician — Elevate Equipment Reliability

Grede; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Weekend pay

Benefits package

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Grede in Wisconsin is hiring Maintenance Technicians to install, repair, and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems on production equipment.

You will diagnose issues with PLC feedback, sensors, and pumps, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow your skills.

Join a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with a retention bonus and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive approach to assignments.
• Ability to read and apply shop math, technical drawings, formulas, and precision instruments
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills to plan and perform complex tasks
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs., bend, twist, and stand throughout the shift
• Flexibility to work overtime when required
• Reliable attendance in line with company standards
• Commitment to safety, including proper use of required PPE (goggles, hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, gloves as needed)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems on production equipment
• Use diagnostic tools (PLC feedback, operator screens, vibration, and oil analysis) to monitor and troubleshoot performance issues
• Interpret schematics, engineering specs, and technical drawings to perform cause‑and‑effect analysis
• Coordinate and perform machine repairs while mentoring maintenance staff in troubleshooting techniques
• Develop and update preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and component replacement plans
• Audit repairs and allocate resources effectively to minimize downtime
• Research improved components and reliable vendors to enhance equipment performance
• Complete accurate documentation, including work orders, PMIs, and inspection logs
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to housekeeping, area improvements, and team initiatives

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Teamwork

Shop math

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Heavy lifting

Job description

Grede in Wisconsin is hiring Maintenance Technicians to install, repair, and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems on production equipment.

You will diagnose issues with PLC feedback, sensors, and pumps, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow your skills.

Join a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with a retention bonus and 401(k) matching.