Manufacturing Technician - Teardown

INNIO Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to tear down, clean, inspect, and prep older industrial gas engines for repair and overhaul. This hands-on role emphasizes safe disassembly and accurate evaluation of component condition.

You will work on 1st shift at the Waukesha facility, follow service manuals and drawings, use precision tools, document findings, and support continuous improvement of teardown processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical, automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, or industrial repair experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to meet physical demands of industrial engine assembly.
• Ability to lift a minimum weight of 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble large industrial engines and components using hand and power tools.
• Clean engine parts and components using appropriate shop equipment and procedures.
• Inspect components for wear, damage, corrosion, and other conditions requiring repair or replacement.
• Use service manuals, drawings, and work instructions to support teardown and inspection activities.
• Document inspection findings and communicate issues to supervisors and other technicians.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures.
• Assist with continuous improvement of teardown, cleaning, and overhaul processes.

Skills

Mechanical repair experience

Reading service manuals/drawings

Hand tools & power tools

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

About INNIO Group
INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions.

INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Role Summary/Purpose
The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for tearing down, cleaning, inspecting, and preparing older industrial gas compression and power generation engines for repair and overhaul. This hands‑on role focuses on safely disassembling engines, evaluating component condition, and preparing parts for repair, replacement, or reassembly.

Work Schedule: Based at our Waukesha facility in a 1st shift capacity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Disassemble large industrial engines and components using hand and power tools.
• Clean engine parts and components using appropriate shop equipment and procedures.
• Inspect components for wear, damage, corrosion, and other conditions requiring repair or replacement.
• Use service manuals, drawings, and work instructions to support teardown and inspection activities.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools to evaluate component condition.
• Properly identify, organize, and stage parts throughout the teardown and overhaul process.
• Document inspection findings and communicate issues to supervisors and other technicians.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures.
• Assist with continuous improvement of teardown, cleaning, and overhaul processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of mechanical, automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, or industrial repair experience preferred.
• Ability to meet physical demands of industrial engine assembly.
• Ability to lift a minimum weight of 40 lbs.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong collaborator who is a positive team player
• Autonomous, results driven and accountable for own actions and takes ownership of decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and coordinate several moderate projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem solver and communicator with the ability to interface with peers with confidence and clarity.
• Willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of tasks and roles within the assembly process.