Industrial Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift - Hiring Now in Waukesha, WI (53007)

The Industrial Maintenance Technician position has two proficiency levels. Placement is based on relevant education, hands-on experience, technical knowledge, troubleshooting ability, and demonstrated independence in performing maintenance tasks.

Level 1 – Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Level 1 technician performs routine and moderately complex maintenance, repair, and fabrication tasks under general supervision. This individual has a solid foundation in industrial maintenance and is continuing to develop proficiency across multiple technical disciplines.

Key responsibilities and expectations:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility utilities using established procedures, technical documentation, and supervisor guidance when needed.

• Perform basic to intermediate mechanical and electrical repairs, including work on hydraulic, pneumatic, and related industrial systems within the technician's qualifications.

• Set up and operate standard machine shop equipment and use precision measuring instruments to complete repairs, adjustments, and equipment alignments.

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks to support equipment repairs and component modifications.

• Read and interpret equipment drawings, schematics, and manufacturer specifications to diagnose issues and complete assigned work.

• Follow established maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols.

• Recognize equipment issues that require advanced troubleshooting or specialized technical support and escalate them appropriately.

• Develop additional skills in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems through hands-on experience and training.

Performance expectations: Demonstrates dependable maintenance skills, safe work practices, quality workmanship, and a willingness to learn. Completes assigned work with appropriate guidance and progressively develops the ability to resolve problems independently.

Level 2 – Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Level 2 technician is an experienced maintenance professional who independently diagnoses and resolves complex equipment issues across the plant. This individual demonstrates advanced technical judgment, broad equipment knowledge, and the ability to improve equipment reliability and functionality.

Key responsibilities and expectations:

• Independently diagnose and repair complex mechanical and/or electrical equipment problems with minimal direction.

• Troubleshoot advanced equipment issues involving electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems within the technician's area of expertise.

• Analyze recurring equipment failures and identify opportunities to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability.

• Plan and execute equipment modifications, component retrofits, and upgrades, including identifying requirements, evaluating solutions, and coordinating implementation.

• Diagnose and repair equipment when technical documentation is incomplete, outdated, or unavailable by applying sound troubleshooting methods and trade knowledge.

• Perform precision equipment setup, alignment, fabrication, welding, and machinery installation as required.

• Apply advanced knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, equipment operation, and manufacturer specifications to resolve challenging technical problems.

• Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and other maintenance personnel to implement effective solutions and minimize downtime.

• Demonstrate consistent accountability, sound technical judgment, and exemplary adherence to safety, quality, and departmental standards.

Performance expectations: Consistently performs complex maintenance work independently, resolves difficult technical problems, and identifies or implements improvements that enhance equipment reliability and plant performance.

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