Skilled - Maintenance Technician

Monroechamber; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians in Mequon, WI to maintain and troubleshoot plastic injection molding equipment, robotics, and automated systems. The role requires diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues and minimizing downtime, with night shifts from 6:30pm to 6:30am.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (technical training a plus) and at least 4 years in industrial maintenance, including Husky or Van Dorn systems.

Qualifications

• Plastic injection molding maintenance experience required.
• Strong background maintaining and troubleshooting robotic and automated systems.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and reading schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot high-speed robotics and automated production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems using schematics.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting using electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Read prints, plans, sketches, and layouts and work from them.

Skills

Plastic injection molding

Robotics & automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & pneumatic troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Welding

Machine shop equipment

Education

High school diploma

Technical education or training

Job description

Position Title: Maintenance Technician Wage: $34.00-$45.00/hour Based on experience Shift: 12-Hour Night Shifts Hours: 6:30pm-6:30am We are seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians with a strong background maintaining and troubleshooting plastic injection molding equipment, high-speed robotics, and automated manufacturing systems. These positions require skilled maintenance candidates who can independently diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and respond quickly to production equipment breakdowns. This is a direct hire opportunity in Mequon, WI.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair high-speed robotics and automated production equipment
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems using schematics
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs using electrical schematics and diagrams
• Diagnose electrical and electronic malfunctions, including troubleshooting microprocessors and automated controls
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment
• Maintain and repair lifts, hoists, material-handling equipment, and other plant equipment
• Support plant systems, including plumbing, HVAC, ventilation, exhaust systems, and compressors
• Read and work from prints, plans, sketches, schematics, and equipment layouts
• Use precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, levels, scales, and dividers
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns with minimal supervision and prioritize repairs to minimize production downtime
• Perform work involving welding, electronics, machine shop equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, and electrical maintenance
• Follow all established safety, food safety, quality, and PPE requirements

Maintenance Technician Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education or training is a plus
• Plastic injection molding maintenance experience required
• Minimum 4 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience repairing plastic injection molding machines; Husky and/or Van Dorn experience is highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of robotics and automation requiredStrong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits and read electrical schematics
• Industrial electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills are a plus
• Experience with welding, electronics, air compressors, machine shop equipment, hydraulics, and electrical maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, technical procedures, prints, and schematics
• Ability to independently diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate repairs
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally
• Comfortable working around moving machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.