Maintenance Technician—PLC & Electrical Specialist

Milliken & Company; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment operational at our Portage, Wisconsin facility. You will promote the highest levels of safety while supporting capital projects and maintaining plant systems.

The role requires basic mechanical skills, PLC reading, and experience with steam/pump systems. It offers a dynamic environment with on-call requirements and potential shifts depending on production needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanical skills related to the use of hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of process control, refrigeration, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, LOTO, and industrial safety practices.
• Experienced with steam systems, liquid transfer systems, pump repair, valve repair, and confined space entry.
• Current Wisconsin Driver's license.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced, constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks to keep production equipment operational.
• Perform work at the highest safety levels, promote safety internally and work directly with contractors on safety procedures.
• Work with cross functional teams to identify and insure sound maintenance processes are developed for capital projects.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot all plant equipment.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance.
• Participate in 5S and TPM teams.
• Read PLC programs as needed and troubleshoot and correct problems pertaining to software and/or hardware.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist in developing and installing new equipment or plant expansion projects.
• Contact, direct and promote the safety of contractors to perform specific inspections or maintenance work.
• Maintain accurate and up to date maintenance records.
• Support on call requirements for the plant: 1 week duration, rotating responsibility.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule.
• Based on Business needs the following maybe required:
• Overtime
• Changing shifts
• Overnight travel.
• SAFETY – Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance regulations.
• Actively participate in the safety process through completing of safety audits, participating in safety projects, identifying Site Hazards and contributing to safety improvements, and being an attending member of a safety team.
• Complete annual safety training as required.
• QUALITY – Become familiar with, understand and comply with Milliken Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedure(s) (SOPs), relevant ISO 9000 standards and Company Policies that are applicable to this position.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Milliken & Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment operational at our Portage, Wisconsin facility. You will promote the highest levels of safety while supporting capital projects and maintaining plant systems.

The role requires basic mechanical skills, PLC reading, and experience with steam/pump systems. It offers a dynamic environment with on-call requirements and potential shifts depending on production needs.