Maintenance Technician - HIRING IMMEDIATELY

1st Shift Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production machinery and facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. This role performs routine and preventative maintenance, conducts detailed failure analysis, and uses electrical and electronic test equipment to diagnose issues and support continuous production.

Responsibilities:

• Visually inspect machinery and equipment to identify wear, damage, or potential failures.
• Test machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment to diagnose issues and verify proper operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment according to an established schedule.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections of machinery and equipment as scheduled.
• Install, diagnose, and troubleshoot equipment to maintain production levels throughout the facility.
• Conduct detailed failure analysis to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Identify defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts in accordance with specifications and blueprints.
• Use precision measuring instruments and hand tools to perform accurate repairs and adjustments.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation to guide installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to document work, track maintenance activities, and manage work orders.
• Perform basic repairs on conveyor systems, including blast and paint booth systems.
• Follow strict safety procedures at all times and consistently wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Skills:

• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, including the ability to install, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficiency in preventative and routine maintenance practices for industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting on machinery and facility systems.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Knowledge of basic conveyor system repair, including blast and paint booth systems.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• Strict commitment to following safety procedures and using required PPE.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from Day 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance, providing immediate access to comprehensive health coverage. The organization offers profit sharing, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, supporting financial security and peace of mind. Team members enjoy first-shift hours, company-provided uniforms, and the opportunity to work in a new, clean, and safe facility. The business is growing and successful, offering long-term stability and opportunities to develop skills and advance within a supportive, safety-focused culture.

Work Environment:

This role operates on a first-shift schedule, providing consistent daytime hours. Work takes place in a new, clean, and safe industrial facility with modern equipment and systems. The environment emphasizes safety, with strict adherence to procedures and required PPE. The company supplies uniforms, contributing to a professional and practical dress code. Employees work within a growing operation that values reliability, continuous improvement, and well-maintained machinery, supported by tools such as CMMS and modern diagnostic equipment.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of West Allis, WI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. 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 Type:

This is a fully onsite position in West Allis, WI.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.