Maintenance Technician II

Helwig Carbon Products Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Helwig Carbon Products Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and support production equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading blueprints, using calipers and micrometers, operating a forklift and following lockout/tagout procedures. This is a hands-on, on-site position in Milwaukee, WI with opportunities for growth and on-call rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of safety rules, operating instructions and manuals.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventative Maintenance regularly and maintain PM software.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical machinery up to and including 120Vac.
• Assist Maintenance Tech 3 with repairs on more complex machinery.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Perform basic plumbing and building repairs.
• Use basic hand and power tools to perform tasks.
• Utilize lock out tag out.
• Ability to understand blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to understand and use calipers, micrometers, and various measuring tools.
• Fabricate some parts for repairs using Mills, Lathes, and drill presses.
• Modify machines to improve function or safety.
• Ability to work with 240/480 volt single and three phase power.
• Ability to troubleshoot/repair HVAC systems and CNC’s.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting PLC systems and performing repairs plus basic programming.
• Able to open and close the facility.
• Be available for on-call basis as needed.
• Repair production welders
• Repair and replace all types of motors

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Maintenance or two-year tech school

Tools

Forklift operation

Mills

Lathes

Drill presses

Calipers

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Perform Preventative Maintenance regularly and maintain PM software.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical machinery up to and including 120Vac.
• Assist Maintenance Tech 3 with repairs on more complex machinery.
• Ability to drive a forklift
• Perform basic plumbing and building repairs
• Use basic hand and power tools to perform tasks
• Utilize lock out tag out
• Ability to understand blueprints and schematics
• Ability to understand and use calipers, micrometers, and various measuring tools.
• Fabricate some parts for repairs using Mills, Lathes, and drill presses.
• Modify machines to improve function or safety
• Ability to work with 240/480 volt single and three phase power.
• Ability to troubleshoot/repair HVAC systems and CNC’s.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting PLC systems and performing repairs plus basic programming.
• Able to open and close the facility
• Be available for on-call basis as needed.
• Repair production welders
• Repair and replace all types of motors

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Associates degree in Maintenance or equivalent from a two year tech school preferred
• Two-five years of related preventative maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate level in lockout/tag out procedures
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand and utilize technical information
• Read and understand sketches, shop orders, specifications and blueprints
• Read and utilize inspection and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, protractors, ruler)