Maintenance Technician Lead

API Heat Transfer Career Center; Iron Ridge (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day 1

Generous PTO

401(k) company match

Job summary

General Thermodynamics is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead to drive reliability on laser cutting, welding, and support systems at our Iron Ridge, WI facility.

You’ll troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, perform preventive maintenance, and keep downtime to a minimum while following safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience and a hands-on problem-solver attitude in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and support laser cutting machines, welding systems, and CMM equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Ensure work complies with OSHA and LOTO safety requirements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical diagnostics

Problem solving

Job description

General Thermodynamics is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. We are looking for associates who look forward to coming to work and want to make a positive impact in maintenance support for the production team as aMaintenance Technician Lead.

What We Offer:

• Health and welfare benefits are eligible day 1, generous PTO plan, 11 paid holidays.
• Quarterly attendance bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match

We’re actively hiring and eager to bring a skilled Maintenance Technician onto our team at our Iron Ridge, WI fabrication and kitting facility. If you’re a hands‑on problem‑solver with strong mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining production equipment.

About the Role

We are growing fast and need a technician who can jump in and keep our operation running at peak performance. You’ll work directly with laser cutting equipment, CMM machines, welding systems, and facility infrastructure. This is a high-impact role where your expertise directly reduces downtime and improves production flow.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and support laser machines, welding systems, and CMM inspection equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance with urgency and accuracy to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Ensure work is performed safely and in full compliance with OSHA and LOTO requirements.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (fabrication experience is a strong plus).
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills — you know how to get equipment back online fast.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting where reliability matters.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
• Exposure to heat, noise, welding operations, and moving machinery.
• Use of PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection as required.

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