Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Industrial Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)Join a highly autonomous maintenance team where you will perform hands-on repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a clean, modern manufacturing facility. You will support multiple extrusion lines and value-added processes, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.ResponsibilitiesRepair and maintain machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems across the facility.Perform routine preventative maintenance on processing equipment, processing support equipment, utility support equipment, and facility-related machinery and equipment to reduce unplanned downtime.Troubleshoot equipment issues on extrusion lines and value-added processes such as splitting, cutting, heat sealing, and forming, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.Diagnose mechanical problems and repair or replace motors, pumps, pins, bearings, bushings, shafts, and other mechanical components.Conduct electrical repair work, including PLC-related tasks on systems from Siemens and Rockwell, and perform basic controls troubleshooting as needed.Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts and fabricate or modify parts when required, ensuring proper fit and function.Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments to ensure optimal performance and adherence to specifications.Follow blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and service manuals to accurately repair and maintain equipment.Repair broken parts using brazing, soldering, welding equipment, and appropriate hand tools in a safe and precise manner.Prepare clear and accurate maintenance reports, documenting actions taken, irregularities, and ongoing needs using an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.Work safely and efficiently at all times, using required personal protective equipment and safety devices and following established standard work documentation and training procedures.Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, including supporting and sustaining CI, 5S, and standardized work activities.Collaborate with other technicians and plant leadership to prioritize work, coordinate coverage for extended shifts, and support production goals.Why Work Here?Enjoy a laid-back, supportive environment that offers significant autonomy and trust in your expertise. Benefit from strong financial backing and long-term growth opportunities, with access to benefits after 30 days, a 401(k) with up to 5% match, profit sharing, and an annual increase of approximately 3%. Work in a stable, well-resourced facility where your contributions are recognized, and you can build a lasting career in a collaborative, team-oriented setting.Work EnvironmentThis is a 1st shift position with core hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering some flexibility in start and end times. There is the option to work 10- or 12-hour shifts when the team has coverage, with a typical workload of 40-45 hours per week and approximately one weekend of work every two months. You will work closely with one other technician and plant leadership in a larger, clean facility with around 35 employees. The environment is laid-back yet focused on safety and reliability, with modern extrusion lines and value-added processing equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required, and standard industrial attire is expected to ensure safety and comfort on the production floor.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of DEFOREST, WI.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $66560.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in DEFOREST,WI.