Maintenance Technician Manufacturing

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join multiple local manufacturing companies in Milwaukee for direct hires.

Pay: $30-39/HR

Description:

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Electrical Systems: Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair industrial electrical systems, including 480V three-phase power, servo motors, VFDs, and PLC control systems. Basic electrical repairs and wiring for building projects.

• Fluid Power: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and air compressors.

• Building & HVAC Maintenance: Manage general facility upkeep, including minor plumbing, lighting, carpentry, dock equipment and building repairs. Monitor and perform basic service on HVAC systems.

• CNC & Production Equipment: Assist with preventative and corrective maintenance on CNC lathes, mills, and machining centers.

• Preventative Maintenance: Lead execution of Preventative and Predictive Maintenance programs. Maintain accurate logs of all maintenance activities. Train others on basic PM work.

• Rigging and safe equipment moving skills (forklifts, hoists, rigging hardware).

• Safety & Documentation: Adhere to all LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and PPE safety protocols.

Requirements of the job:

• Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or an associate’s degree in industrial maintenance is highly preferred.

• Experience: 5 years of industrial or facility maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in industrial maintenance. Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings. Very strong mechanical aptitude and repair capabilities.

• HVAC/Pneumatics: Strong understanding of air compression systems and climate control hardware.

• Safety First: Mastery of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA safety standards.

• Tools: Proficient with multimeters and general hand/power tools. Basic MIG welding for small repairs.

• Cutting, grinding, and basic metalwork

• Equipment Knowledge: Familiar with welding/fabrication equipment; CNC machine expertise is beneficial. Rigging/equipment moving experience a plus. Basic welding and fabrication skills for repairs and fixture/building support work.

• Parts search and ordering: Solid computer skills to search for replacement parts, identify the lowest cost alternatives, coordinate purchase requests and delivery schedule requirements.

• Problem Solving: Strong diagnostic skills for identifying root causes of machine failures and implementing corrective solutions. Participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA). Ability to propose machine/process improvements.

• Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work at elevated locations, and work in tight or awkward spaces common in a machine shop environment.

• Computer skills: Basic computer literacy (entering PMs, reading manuals, logging work orders). Microsoft Outlook, search engines, basic Word and Excel skills.

• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills