Production Maintenance Technician III

Lamplight, home of the TIKI® Brand; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamplight, home of the TIKI® Brand, is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Milwaukee, WI. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in maintaining semi-complex manufacturing equipment and must possess advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, as well as strong troubleshooting skills.

This role includes troubleshooting automated equipment, leading maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A High School diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Five years of practical experience performing maintenance on semi-complex manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot semi-complex, automated equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance activities including preventive maintenance.
• Learn complex equipment through manuals and research.
• Work with engineers during new equipment installation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and documentation requirements.
• Perform equipment failure analysis.
• Lead and train team members.

Skills

Knowledge of programmable logic controllers

Advanced knowledge of electrical systems

Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems

Advanced knowledge of pneumatic systems

Time management skills

Team leadership skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot semi-complex, automated equipment with a high degree of quality in a sustained quick and reliable problem solving/correction process.
• Lead and support and perform planned maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, throughout production.
• Continue to learn complex equipment by studying equipment manuals, conducting internet research, and utilizing internal knowledge to keep abreast of new technologies, processes, and/or equipment. Work within Maintenance Technician group to assist in increasing technical knowledge the technical capabilities of less experienced technicians.
• Work with engineers and others during the building and installation of new equipment to ensure attention to the maintenance of new equipment, prepare new machine documentation from equipment suppliers based on the company’s operating standards.
• Responsible for knowing and following all safety and compliance requirements by maintaining cleanliness within work area and maintaining good documentation practices on all required paperwork.
• Perform equipment failure analysis (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance).
• Technically identify and support process optimization through equipment design improvements, changes to operating procedures and maintenance activities. Implement permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurring problems.
• Lead the work of one or more assigned team members. Provide directions to members of the team, performing those responsibilities in accordance with established policies and applicable laws. May provide input on hiring, assigning work and appraising performance.
• Support equipment validation activities in house or at vendor locations by following the company’s standard operating and compliance procedures.
• Perform written documentation and regulatory recordkeeping responsibilities as defined in the standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance.
• Enter data and activity for tracking purposes.
• May be required to perform other maintenance duties and/or lead special projects as required or assigned, reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above. May be required to work on other shifts and/or willing to be “on call” as needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

Minimum Education

High School diploma or completion of GED equivalent

Minimum Work Experience

Five (5) years of practical experience performing maintenance on semi-complex manufacturing equipment

License(s) / Certification(s)

None

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, using the PLC as a troubleshooting tool
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Time management skills and the ability to effectively work within unplanned time constraints.
• Team leadership skills and the ability to effectively influence others to work towards common objectives.
• Strong troubleshooting and project management skills
• Computer skills and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office to include Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to continuously broaden knowledge and scope in maintenance techniques and new equipment technologies.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical drawings, flowcharts, and/or other drawings of a technical nature.
• Ability to modify or develop control logic to enhance equipment performance.
• Ability to train less experienced team members.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with employees, team members, engineers, manufacturing management, etc., by using good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness

For employment within the United States, Lamplight Farms Incorporate, a division of the W.C. Bradley Co., uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired team members. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service at www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

Lamplight Farms Incorporated, like all divisions of the W.C. Bradley Co., is an affirmative action / equal employment opportunity employer.

Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or veteran status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination where we do business.

Federal law requires Lamplight Farms Incorporated, like all divisions of the W.C. Bradley Co., to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. If you are interested in applying for employment with Lamplight Farms Incorporated and require special assistance or accommodation to complete any part of the application and pre‑employment process, please contact our Human Resources Office.