Skilled - Maintenance

QPS Employment Group; Franksville (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician for a Racine, WI facility on 3rd shift, 10:00pm-6:00am. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, perform preventive maintenance, read schematics, and work with PLCs and 480V three-phase power.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience working with 480V three-phase electrical systems.
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial automation.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial production equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including 480V three-phase power, motors, drives, sensors, relays, and motor controls
• Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment and troubleshoot electrical control circuits
• Maintain and repair conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, motors, and other mechanical components
• Troubleshoot and repair corrugated packaging and converting equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
• Identify equipment failures and implement repairs to minimize production downtime
• Perform equipment adjustments, installations, and modifications as needed
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment issues
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures
• Work closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Industrial automation

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree or certification in industrial maintenance

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Position Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician Wage: $66,560-$76,960/year Shift: 3rd Hours: 10:00pm-6:00am

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Racine, WI. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This is a direct hire opportunity on 3rd shift.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial production equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including 480V three-phase power, motors, drives, sensors, relays, and motor controls
• Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment and troubleshoot electrical control circuits
• Maintain and repair conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, motors, and other mechanical components
• Troubleshoot and repair corrugated packaging and converting equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
• Identify equipment failures and implement repairs to minimize production downtime
• Perform equipment adjustments, installations, and modifications as needed
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment issues
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures
• Work closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency

Industrial Maintenance Technician Requirements:

• Previous industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities
• Experience working with 480V three-phase electrical systems
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial automation
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
• Preferred experience in corrugated packaging, paper manufacturing, printing, or converting operations
• Preferred experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Preferred knowledge of industrial conveyors and automated manufacturing equipment
• Preferred technical degree or certification in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or a related field
• Industrial manufacturing facility
• Work around automated machinery and production equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift as required
• Must follow established safety procedures and wear required PPE

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.