Mechanic 3 – Weekend Days

Purple Cow Recruiting; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan with Company-Paid HRA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation Beginning in the First Y

11 Company-Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

Annual Wage Increases

Annual Perfect Attendance Awards

Safety Recognition Program

Employee and Family Social Events

Job summary

Purple Cow Recruiting is seeking an experienced Mechanic 3 for a full-time weekend-day shift in Ripon, WI. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing production machinery with hands-on diagnostics and CMMS-guided workflows.

The job requires strong troubleshooting across motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and conveyors, with on-site work Friday through Sunday, 4:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance/mechanical work experience.
• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Motor troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Advanced hydraulic system troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Advanced pneumatic system troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Pump troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Conveyor system troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Production machinery troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Welding experience supporting maintenance and equipment repair.
• CMMS experience.
• Ability to create and manage maintenance work orders in CMMS.
• Ability to search for replacement parts using CMMS.
• Ability to read diagrams, sketches, manuals, and specs.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, precision instruments, and testing equipment.
• Ability to work Friday–Sunday, 4:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Ability to work fully on-site in Ripon, WI.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (lifting 50 lbs).
• Two-year associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and service electric motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain and repair pumps and conveyors.
• Diagnose machinery issues and restore safe operation.
• Use CMMS to create and manage work orders and document activity.
• Read diagrams, manuals, and specifications to guide repairs.
• Perform welding and mechanical fabrication as needed.
• Prepare new machinery for operation per protocols.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

CMMS

Motor repair

Welding

Conveyors

Reading diagrams

Education

Two-year associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Description

Mechanic 3 — Weekend Days | Ripon, WI

Full-Time | On-Site | Industrial Maintenance

Friday–Sunday | 4:00 AM–4:00 PM | 3-Day Workweek

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Mechanic 3 for a full-time weekend-day industrial maintenance opportunity in Ripon, Wisconsin. This is a hands‑on maintenance position for an experienced mechanic with strong troubleshooting skills across motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, conveyors, and production machinery.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Mechanic 3 is responsible for repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and testing production machinery and mechanical equipment in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This position requires a strong mechanical background and the ability to diagnose equipment problems, complete repairs, perform welding as needed, and return machinery to safe and efficient operation.

The mechanic will work from diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications while using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment. The position also utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to create and manage work orders, document maintenance activity, and search for replacement parts.

SCHEDULE

• Friday–Sunday
• 4:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Weekend Day Shift
• Fully On-Site in Ripon, Wisconsin

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair and maintain production machinery and mechanical equipment
• Troubleshoot and service electric motors
• Troubleshoot advanced hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot advanced pneumatic systems
• Maintain and repair pumps
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems
• Diagnose problems with production machinery and equipment
• Restore equipment to safe and efficient operating condition
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment
• Read and work from diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications
• Perform welding in support of maintenance and equipment repairs
• Perform mechanical fabrication as needed for repair activities
• Prepare new machinery for operation according to established protocols and procedures
• Conduct technical testing of machinery to verify safety and operating efficiency
• Collect and analyze machine‑operation data
• Identify equipment-performance trends and recommend actions to reduce machine downtime
• Create and manage maintenance work orders using a CMMS
• Search for replacement parts using computerized systems
• Document completed repairs and maintenance activities
• Support reliable operation of manufacturing equipment and production systems

BENEFITS

• Medical Plan with Company-Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation Beginning in the First Year
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Annual Wage Increases
• Annual Perfect Attendance Awards
• Safety Recognition Program
• Employee and Family Social Events

Requirements

• Minimum 5 Years of Maintenance / Mechanical Work Experience REQUIRED
• Hands-On Industrial Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Motor Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Advanced Hydraulic System Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Advanced Pneumatic System Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Pump Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Conveyor System Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Production Machinery Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Welding Experience Supporting Maintenance and Equipment Repair REQUIRED
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Create and Manage Maintenance Work Orders in a CMMS REQUIRED
• Ability to Search for Replacement Parts Using a CMMS / Computerized System REQUIRED
• Ability to Read Diagrams, Sketches, Operating Manuals, and Manufacturer Specifications REQUIRED
• Ability to Use Hand Tools, Power Tools, Precision Measuring Instruments, and Testing Equipment REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Friday–Sunday, 4:00 AM–4:00 PM REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Fully On‑Site in Ripon, WI REQUIRED
• Ability to Meet the Physical Requirements of the Position, Including Lifting at Least 50 Pounds REQUIRED
• Two-Year Associate Degree Preferred

EDUCATION NOTE: A two-year Associate degree is preferred, not a hard requirement. Candidates with substantial hands‑on industrial maintenance experience may be considered based on their technical background and qualifications.

IMPORTANT: This is a hands‑on industrial maintenance position. Candidates must demonstrate direct experience troubleshooting and repairing motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, and production machinery. Welding and CMMS experience are also core requirements.