Mechanical Maintenance Technician

IQ Resource Group, Inc.; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing team in Darien, WI. You will troubleshoot, fabricate, and weld components to keep production equipment running efficiently.

The role requires 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with strong mechanical aptitude, plus fabrication and welding skills. On-site in Darien with a 4-day schedule and two midnights; pay up to $32/hour.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proven fabrication and welding experience with independent project layout.
• Experience with bearings, shafts, gears, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Design, fabricate, and weld custom components such as safety rails, brackets, guards, and other production supports.
• Replace bearings, shafts, gears, and other mechanical components.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and help restore production quickly.
• Support preventative maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Fabrication & welding

Bearings & gears

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical basics

Job description

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, fabricating solutions, and keeping operations running efficiently? We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a growing manufacturing team in Darien, WI. If you enjoy solving problems and building fixes that make a lasting impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Darien, WI (Walworth/Rock County)
Pay: Up to $32/hour
Shift: 4-day schedule consisting of 10-12 hour shifts, including 2 midnight shifts (some flexibility available) 2:00pm-12:00am

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial manufacturing equipment
• Design, fabricate, and weld custom components such as safety rails, brackets, guards, and other production support items
• Replace bearings, shafts, gears, and other mechanical components
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs as needed
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and work collaboratively to restore production quickly
• Support preventative maintenance and continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with strong mechanical aptitude
• Proven fabrication and welding experience, including the ability to design and lay out projects independently
• Experience working with bearings, shafts, gears, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Basic electrical knowledge; residential electrical experience is helpful
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused during equipment downtime
• Reliable transportation, preferably a truck
• Clean driving and work record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with extrusion equipment (film, sheet, tube, or plastics converting)
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills
• Ability to work a modified 4-day schedule that includes midnight rotations