Plant Maintenance Technician

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Roberts (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Prestress in Roberts, WI is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to support safe, efficient manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment while ensuring maximum uptime and minimal downtime in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical systems, and welding, plus teamwork with production, engineering, safety, and maintenance teams to meet production and safety goals.

Qualifications

• The candidate has 2+ years in plant/industrial maintenance, in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, welding, electrical motors, and conveyors.
• Familiarity with safety standards and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment during production operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Maintain safe, clean work areas per OSHA and company standards.
• Weld, fabricate, install, and modify machine components as needed.
• Read blueprints and work orders; use tools safely and effectively.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for maintenance projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Welding

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical repair

Electrical motors

Conveyors

Overhead cranes

Blueprint reading

Tools

Welding equipment

Industrial tools

Job description

We’re hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to join County Prestress in Roberts, WI.

Job Summary:

The Plant Maintenance Technician supports safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure maximum uptime, minimal downtime, and optimal equipment performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on industrial maintenance experience, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding systems, and works effectively under pressure. This position partners closely with production, engineering, safety, and maintenance teams to meet production, quality, and workplace safety goals.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing and production equipment during active operations
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Respond quickly to emergency and unplanned equipment failures to reduce production downtime
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Perform steel fabrication and welding for equipment repair, modification, and installation
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and work orders
• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, welders, torches, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively
• Weld, fabricate, and install machine components as needed
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with OSHA and company standards
• Source parts and supplies, obtain vendor quotes, and install replacement components
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors and external contractors for equipment maintenance and installation projects

COUNTY Core Competencies:

The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:

• Equipment Maintenance
• Mechanical Systems
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Production Support
• Welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Time Management
• Communication
• Safety Mindedness

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in plant or industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, mechanical repair, welding, electric motors, conveyors, steel fabrication, and overhead cranes
• Demonstrated ability to work as a self-motivated, proactive, and multitasking team player
• Solid understanding of industrial maintenance practices and production equipment operations
• Electrical license preferred, but not required

Work Environment:

• Work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures
• Work near moving machinery and equipment - could include electrical hazards
• Work in a noisy environment

Physical & Work Expectations:

• Sitting
• Carrying/Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds
• Standing / Walking / Climbing
• Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending
• Pushing / Pulling / Reaching Above Shoulder