Maintenance Technician II

Helwig Carbon Products, Inc.; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs across mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems at our Milwaukee facility.

The role involves following PM software, reading blueprints, and supporting production with on-call availability. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of related maintenance experience, an applicable associate degree, and strong hands-on skills with measurement tools and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate's degree in Maintenance or equivalent preferred.
• 2-5 years of related preventative maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).
• Read and interpret sketches, shop orders, specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventative Maintenance regularly and maintain PM software.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical machinery up to 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
• 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

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Machinery repair

Blueprints reading

Lockout/Tagout

Measuring tools

Forklift operation

HVAC systems

CNC repair

PLC troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in Maintenance or related

2-5 years PM experience in manufacturing

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Calipers & micrometers

PM software

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and 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

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)