Senior Maintenance Technician

MedStar Health; Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in PCB manufacturing is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, technical proficiency with diagnostic tools, and strong leadership abilities. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Gain Sharing bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with diagnostic and measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on PCB equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex systems with minimal supervision.
• Supervise or mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Multimeters

Mechanical measuring instruments

PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Maintenance Technician with extensive experience in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment in a PCB manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will lead and support maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on PCB manufacturing equipment (e.g., exposure units, screen printers, AOI, etching, drilling, plating lines, lamination presses, and CNC machines).


• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems with minimal supervision.


• Diagnose PLCs, HMIs, motor controllers, sensors, and drives; make necessary adjustments or repairs.


• Maintain and update maintenance logs, technical documentation, and equipment history records.


• Supervise or mentor junior technicians; provide technical guidance and on-the-job training.


• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support process improvement initiatives.


• Ensure equipment meets operational and safety standards, including ESD and environmental compliance.


• Manage spare parts inventory and communicate procurement needs.


• Support equipment installation, upgrades, and relocations as required.


• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred.


• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in PCB or electronics production.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient with diagnostic tools, multimeters, and mechanical measuring instruments.


• Working knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), motor drives, and industrial control systems.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.


• Strong mechanical aptitude (e.g., bearings, gears, alignment, pneumatics).


• Experience with chemical process systems is a plus (etching, plating, waste treatment systems).

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Effective communication and leadership abilities.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IPC certifications (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/21).


• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma practices.


• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

Compensation and Benefits:

Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses.



Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.