Precision Set-Up Technician: Coilers & Machinery

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company; Sheboygan (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

On-site Clinic

Teladoc

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) in Sheboygan, WI is seeking a skilledMaintenance Technician to keep our innerspring assembly lines running. You will set up, maintain and fine-tune coiler machines, diagnose mechanical issues, and perform preventive maintenance.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in industrial machinery, forklift certification, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience repairing and maintaining industrial or manufacturing machinery.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machine trouble lights, diagnose issues, and make mechanical adjustments.
• Perform assembly and coiler machine setups according to specifications.
• Monitor coil size, quality, and unit measurements to ensure product standards are met.
• Lubricate machine components and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Set up coreless wire reels and ensure machines are stocked with backup coils and helical wire.
• Tag and manage partially used wire rolls.
• Monitor open machines and ensure they are ready to run when needed.
• Provide backup coil baskets to assembly operators to minimize downtime.
• Perform major coiler setup changes (e.g., converting from 5-turn to 6-turn coils).
• Conduct advanced diagnostics to identify mechanical issues (valves, bearings, timing).
• Complete advanced coiler tuning and re-timing after cam changes.
• Independently perform advanced repairs on assemblers and coilers (e.g., finger shaft replacement, chuck repair).

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Industrial repair

Mechanical diagnostics

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) in Sheboygan, WI is seeking a skilledMaintenance Technician to keep our innerspring assembly lines running. You will set up, maintain and fine-tune coiler machines, diagnose mechanical issues, and perform preventive maintenance.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in industrial machinery, forklift certification, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.