Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Premier Aluminum; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Medical benefits

401k match

Monthly events

Job summary

Premier Aluminum is hiring a Maintenance Technician to keep our foundry and machining operations safe and reliable. You will diagnose, repair, and prevent equipment failures, focusing on root causes and long-term fixes.

We seek hands-on problem solvers with a strong mechanical and electrical background, capable of working independently and with a team. Competitive benefits and a path for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• At least three years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintain and repair structures, electrical systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Program or edit PLCs
• Respond to breakdowns to restore equipment
• Maintain maintenance records
• Follow safety regulations
• Assist Maintenance Manager

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical circuits

Diagnostics

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Math skills

Safety awareness

PLC programming

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Description

Be part of a workplace where people feel valued, supported and inspired to do their best work every day. We instill our core values in all that we do - honesty & integrity, hard work, dedication to continuous improvement, and respect.

Maintenance Technician

• Hiring Multiple Candidates!
• Base Pay: $26.00 +, depending on experience
• Work Hours: Maintenance supports multiple shifts. Candidates may have an opportunity to work with the team to set their own Full-time schedule.
• Monthly Bonus Opportunity: earn up to $250 monthly safety and attendance bonus
• 90-Day Review with opportunity for pay increase (Based on Performance)
• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, and more!
• Monthly employee events

At Premier Aluminum, our Maintenance Technicians play a critical role in keeping our foundry and machining operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably. We're looking for a skilled, hands-on problem solver who enjoys diagnosing challenges, repairing equipment, and finding ways to prevent problems before they happen. If you're the person others turn to when equipment isn't working and you take pride in getting to the root cause—not just putting a temporary fix in place,we want to hear from you!

Primary Functions

Perform a variety of highly skilled maintenance work to maintain and repair structures, electrical systems and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Seeking a proactive individual with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work independently.

Duties and Overall Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
• Perform highly skilled maintenance work to maintain and repair structures, electrical systems and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Program or edit Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Respond to breakdowns to quickly restore equipment to operational status
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities
• Follow all safety regulations and procedures
• Assist Maintenance Manager as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position require continuous standing and intermittent walking, bending, sitting, and lifting that may at times be in excess of 50Ibs, up to 100Ibs. The Maintenance Technician should have the physical and mental ability to perform the above necessary job functions while maintaining an exemplary safety record.

Skills and Experience

• Basic math skills – counting, adding, subtracting, multiplication, division
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical circuits, and the ability to diagnose and repair malfunctions
• In-depth knowledge of various trades
• Ability to quickly identify the root cause of problems and implement effective solutions
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Effective communication skills with other technicians, machine operators and management
• At least three years experience in a manufacturing environment

Premier Aluminum is an E-Verify Employer.