Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician!

Position Overview

The Industrial Maintenance Technician troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and improves highly automated production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports plant operations by ensuring PLCs, robotics, sensors, electrical controls, and automation systems operate efficiently to minimize downtime and maximize production output.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically skilled, and experienced troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment and automation systems.

Schedule

AWS (Alternating Work Schedule)

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• Rotating weekends and extended shifts required
• Night shift includes a $2.50/hour premium

Compensation & Benefits

• $35-$40/hour based on experience
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Competitive benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled production equipment
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Support robotics, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, drives, and automation systems
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
• Analyze downtime and identify root causes to improve reliability
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical manuals
• Partner with production and engineering teams to reduce downtime
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and urgent production needs
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation
• Follow all safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance, automation, controls, or electrical systems within manufacturing
• Strong PLC troubleshooting experience required
• Experience with automated production equipment and industrial controls
• Ability to read electrical schematics and ladder logic
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Allen-Bradley PLC experience
• Experience in high-speed or automated manufacturing environments
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Experience supporting complex automated production systems

Ideal Candidate

• Strong troubleshooting mindset
• Mechanically inclined and technically curious
• Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude
• Reliable, safety-focused, and dependable

Meet Your Recruiter

James Fletcher
Account Manager

Hi there! Searching for a new job is hard; let me make it easier. I love Milwaukee and have deep connections with this city. I recently shifted career paths and have a passion for helping you do the same thing. What are you waiting for? Let's go!

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