Robotics Maintenance Technician

Sterling St James LLC; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in the Greater Green Bay, WI area is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to service automated production equipment with a rotating 12s schedule. The role emphasizes mechanElectrical troubleshooting, PLC fault tracing, and strong reading of schematics, with a path toward long-term stability in a growing manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has an electro‑mechanical background, reads blueprints, and maintains a solid 5-year work history.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 4+ years of hands-on electro‑mechanical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting AC/DC motor drives and PLCs.
• Able to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Stable work history with limited employer changes in 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC motor drives and calibrate drive controls.
• Trace PLC logic and diagnose faults to minimize downtime.
• Read schematics and ladder diagrams to execute overhauls.
• Lead shift hand-offs and support preventative maintenance programs.
• Occasionally travel regionally for training and collaboration.

Skills

AC/DC motor drives

PLC literacy

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree in Electro‑Mechanical Technology / Automated Systems

Job description

Automation Maintenance Technician – Rotating 12s & 6 Days Off Monthly

Up to $29.50/Hour • Greater Green Bay, WI Area • Predictable Rotating 12s

• COMPENSATION: Up to $29.50/hour starting rate + full benefits package + ongoing corporate training investment.
• WORK SCHEDULE: Structured 12-Hour Rotating Shift | Predictable rhythm that naturally builds in a recurring block of 6 consecutive days off every single month.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exceptionally stable, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greater Green Bay undergoing multi-million-dollar infrastructure expansions; tight-knit, collaborative shift culture with zero toxic politics or micromanagement.
• EXPERIENCE & TECH STACK: 4+ years of hands‑on industrial electro‑mechanical maintenance (or Associate’s Degree + 2 years); AC/DC motor drives; PLC logic fault‑tracing; high-level electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• COMPANY STABILITY & CULTURE: Market‑leading manufacturer with remarkably low employee turnover, heavy ongoing capital reinvestment, high focus on long‑term culture fit, and mutual respect on the floor.
• REQUIREMENTS / COMPLIANCE: US Citizen or Green Card holder; strict work history stability requirement (maximum of 2 employers in the past 5 years); local commute within a 45‑minute radius of Greater Green Bay, WI; occasional regional travel (~2 days every other month for training/collaboration).

If you are an industrial maintenance professional tired of toxic shop politics, random micromanagement, or chaotic schedules that leave you with scattered single days off, this direct‑hire opportunity offers the ideal career track. Operating as an exceptionally stable, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing leader in the Greater Green Bay area, this facility is actively investing millions into major infrastructure expansion. Employee turnover here is remarkably low because leadership focuses heavily on long‑term culture fit—people join the team, find their rhythm, and stay.

The maintenance team functions as a tight‑knit unit where technicians collaborate, look out for one another, and solve problems without corporate red tape. Best of all, the structured 12‑hour rotating schedule is built specifically to maximize your time away from the shop. By grouping work shifts together, the schedule naturally delivers a massive, recurring block of six consecutive days off every single month—giving you uninterrupted stretches of time to travel, hunt, fish, or spend time with family that traditional schedules simply can’t match.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Execute Electro‑Mechanical Repairs: Perform comprehensive mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, component overhauls, and emergency breakdown repairs across automated production machinery.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC Motor Drives: Diagnose, calibrate, and resolve operational faults within complex AC and DC variable‑speed motor drive systems and industrial power controls.
• Trace PLC Logic & Electrical Faults: Interface with industrial PLCs to trace electrical logic, isolate system input/output errors, and rapidly clear line stoppages.
• Analyze Technical Schematics: Read and apply complex multi-page electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and ladder diagrams to execute safe, precise equipment overhauls.
• Lead Shift Hand-Offs & PMs: Maintain clear communication during shift hand‑offs to preserve operational continuity and drive structured preventative maintenance routines.
• Participate in Regional Upskilling: Travel occasionally (roughly two days every other month) to participate in advanced technical training seminars or collaborate on regional operational goals.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Electro‑Mechanical Technical Depth: Associate’s degree in Electro‑Mechanical Technology / Automated Systems OR 4+ years of equivalent hands‑on industrial machinery breakdown experience.
• Drive & PLC Literacy: Practical, hands‑on field depth identifying/repairing faults in AC/DC drives and interacting with industrial PLC environments.
• Proven Work History Stability: Rock‑solid career record showing a maximum of 2 employers over the last 5 years, demonstrating long‑term loyalty and reliability.
• 12‑Hour Shift Alignment: Full lifestyle readiness and commitment to succeed within a structured 12‑hour rotating schedule that includes scheduled weekend coverage.
• Local Commute: Residence established within a comfortable, daily 45‑minute driving radius of the Greater Green Bay, WI area.
• Compliance & Legal Authorization: Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Fluid Power Mastery: Deep hands‑on experience troubleshooting industrial hydraulic pumps, proportional valves, and heavy‑duty pneumatic circuits.
• Precision Mechanical Alignment: Background using dial indicators, laser alignment tools, or precision optical alignment setup for heavy power transmission equipment.
• Robotics / Motion Control: Familiarity with industrial robotic arm movement, servo drive systems, or automated material handling setups.