Maintenance Technician 3 - 1st shift

Maintenance Technician 3 – 1st Shift

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The Maintenance Technician 3 – 1st shift in Milwaukee, WI is responsible for independently performing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment, facilities, and utility systems while adhering to safety protocols and documentation standards. The role requires strong troubleshooting, repair, and organizational skills across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and instrumentation systems, alongside participation in on-call duties and shift work. Additionally, the position involves supporting process improvements, guiding contractors and technicians, and collaborating with engineering during audits and changing management processes. Job duties include:

• Shift hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm
• Maintain and install equipment, facilities, and utility systems. In addition, provide leadership, expertise, and training to other department members.
• Drive process improvements and leading PDSAs, while consistently accepting direction, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining high productivity.
• Use precision measuring equipment, understand materials of construction and chemical compatibility.
• Proficient in industrial electricity concepts—including Ohm's law, AC/DC currents, and parallel/series circuits—with a strong foundation in electrical safety (grounding, arc flash) and the capability to install and repair lighting systems.
• Responsible for electrical installation and metal fabrication, including sizing, threading, and bending conduit per NEC standards; soldering and brazing; utilizing building management systems; and operating machining tools (lathe, mill) alongside advanced welding techniques (Arc, TIG, MIG).
• Use basic software (windows, word, Excel, email) and CMMS software to enter purchase requisitions in SAP
• Responsible for diagnosing steam trap problems, operating and maintaining high-purity water equipment, inspecting and repairing glass-lined process machinery, and executing visual and thickness testing to install, repair, or modify all types of piping systems.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• 3 + years of experience in HVAC, electrical/instrumentation, and/or mechanical (i.e., Boiler Operator's)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent leadership, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and self-motivation
• Highly organized and customer-focused professionals with a proven capacity for analytical problem-solving and risk evaluation, while strictly adhering to 6S principles and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of testing, operation, and repair of fire protection systems
• Experience assisting in directing contractors and other technicians in work completion
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a maintenance or technical environment
• Holds a technical degree or certification from an accredited trade or vocational-technical school, providing a strong foundational knowledge of advanced industrial maintenance and mechanical systems.

Pay Range for this position: $32.00 - $53.00.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!