Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Wagner Machine Company is a growing manufacturer of precision-machined parts for industries including aerospace, defense, electronics, and semiconductors.

We are seeking a technically capable individual with excellent trouble-shooting skills to help us maintain a clean, safe, and efficient shop floor. The Maintenance Assistant works to diagnose and repair machinery that has broken down and manages repairs throughout the company. This individual collaborates daily with machinists, managers, quality control, and support staff.

Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Assistant ensures that our shop, supplies, and machines are always ready to make "impossible" parts. The ideal candidate must understand that their contribution has an immediate and direct impact on the efficiency and productivity of our machinists. The person in this position must be able to work in a team environment and build effective working relationships.

Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with machinery

Conduct preventative maintenance on machinery at scheduled intervals with minimal supervision

Assist with preventative maintenance on forklift, scissor lift, and company vehicles

Maintain required documentation and service logs

Assist warehouse personnel with recycling

Assist in monitoring 5S initiatives and compliance

Monitor safety compliance and assist with maintenance-led safety programs

Communicate with department leads to fulfill daily maintenance requirements or assigned tasks

Maintain accountability to performance standards and core values

Maintain cleanliness of the shop and equipment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification as a U.S. person under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Ability to pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background check

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to lift 70 lbs. and pass a drug-screen and background check

Valid Driver's License

Ability to communicate in English

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

An independent and motivated mindset

Training or experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

LEAN manufacturing or 5S environments

ISO9001 or AS9100D-certified business

Reading wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics

Troubleshooting circuits and motor controls

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

Technical or vocational training

Pay range: $25-$35 per hour, depending on experience

Wagner Machine Company offers health and dental insurance, 401(k) options, paid vacation, paid holidays, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, company-subsidized apparel, a four-and-a-half-day workweek, and breakfast every Thursday.