Maintenance Technician - ALL Shifts

On-site

Wausau Wisconsin

Full time

R26_00314

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related failures.

• Repair and maintain motor assembly lines, winding machines, machining equipment, testing systems, cranes, conveyors, and other industrial assets.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.

• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, insulation testers, vibration analyzers, and PLC interfaces.

• Support the installation, commissioning, modification, and improvement of machinery and production processes.

• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

• Record maintenance activities, failures, spare parts usage, and equipment conditions in the maintenance management system.

• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Facilities teams.

• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all applicable safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

• Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in an organized and safe condition.

• Participate in continuous improvement, reliability, and maintenance performance initiatives.

• Provide technical support during equipment startup, shutdown, and production changeovers.

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.

WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.

Our business areas are divided as follows.

Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment

This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.

Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)

Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.

Commercial and Appliance Motors

In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.

Paints and Varnishes

In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.

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