Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Position: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: New Berlin, WI 53151

Direct Hire opportunity!!!!!

Pay: $30–$40/hr + Shift Premium

Shift available: 3rd Shift: 8pm–4am Monday–Friday (+$4 shift premium)

Position Summary

We're hiring Industrial Maintenance Technicians to maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment/systems, ensuring safe and efficient production operations. This role is critical to hitting production targets while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, inspections, PMs, and installs on production mechanical and electrical systems

Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using testing devices and technical schematics

Execute repairs on mechanical and electrical production equipment and systems

Install new mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards

Assist with upgrades to existing mechanical and electrical systems to improve efficiency and reliability

Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and industry standards, including food safety protocols

Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, and inspection records using a CMMS system

Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure seamless operations

Respond promptly to mechanical and electrical emergencies to prevent production interruptions

Perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment

Perform routine housekeeping and adhere to established safety procedures

Other duties as required

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in electrical technology preferred

3–5 years of experience as an industrial maintenance technician, preferably in food processing or manufacturing

Skills & Qualifications

Strong mechanical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Effective PC skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word)

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Strong math skills — whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, basic algebra and geometry

Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands for fine motor tasks

Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or reaching above shoulders

Frequent push/pull/lift up to 15 lbs; occasional push/pull/lift up to 100 lbs

Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Work Environment & Safety Equipment

Operates hand/power tools, metal fabrication equipment, welding equipment, plumbing equipment, and measuring tools

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes/airborne particles, and toxic/caustic chemicals; moderate noise level

Required PPE: steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses

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