3rd Shift - Maintenance Technician

3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

The 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains a wide range of production equipment in a clean, high-volume manufacturing facility. This role focuses primarily on mechanical maintenance of blow mold machines and related systems, while also performing electrical troubleshooting and repair up to 480V. The technician performs preventive maintenance, equipment changeovers, and component rebuilds to keep production running safely and efficiently on the overnight shift.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, including blow mold machines, trimmers, palletizers, baggers, pumps, valves, and other support equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on production machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Execute equipment changeovers, including molds, neck tooling, pins, pneumatic and hydraulic hoses, pumps, and valves, to support production requirements.
• Diagnose mechanical issues, identify root causes of equipment failures, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Rebuild or replace mechanical components as needed to restore equipment to proper operating condition.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks to repair or modify equipment and support structures when required.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and repair on production equipment up to 480V, while maintaining a primarily mechanical focus.
• Use schematics and technical documentation to guide troubleshooting, repairs, and component replacements.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify potential issues and address them proactively.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work, coordinate downtime, and support continuous operations.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support safe work practices by following all safety procedures and ensuring equipment is maintained in a safe operating condition.
• Participate in training during day shift for up to several weeks to learn equipment, processes, and facility standards before transitioning to 3rd shift.

Essential Skills

• Maintenance experience with blow mold machines in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, with a strong focus on mechanical systems.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills, including identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.
• Hands-on experience rebuilding and replacing mechanical components on production equipment.
• Ability to perform welding and basic fabrication tasks for equipment repair and modification.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and repair on equipment up to 480V.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, including hoses, valves, and related components.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and production equipment changeovers.
• Capability to work independently on 3rd shift while maintaining communication with a small team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with blow molding production equipment and associated support systems.
• Experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working with a variety of production machinery such as trimmers, palletizers, and baggers.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on reliability and uptime.
• Willingness to work overtime before or after scheduled shift and occasional Saturdays as needed.
• Ability to adapt to a smaller, close-knit team environment with approximately 40 shop employees.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a stable and growing environment, with significant expansion in recent years and continued investment in its facilities and people. Employees benefit from competitive pay structures, including shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts, a strong 401(k) program with a 6% match, and regular annual raises around 3%. The team enjoys a smaller, close-knit facility culture with frequent company outings, recognition events, and branded gear that foster a sense of appreciation and belonging. This environment provides opportunities to grow your skills, contribute directly to the success of the operation, and be part of a team that values hard work, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role operates on 3rd shift, typically from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., starting on Sunday night. Overtime is available and may occur before or after the regular shift, with one full Saturday per month commonly scheduled. The facility is relatively small, with about 40 total shop employees, creating a more personal and collaborative atmosphere. The plant is described as clean and well-maintained, supporting safe and efficient maintenance work. New hires receive training on the day shift for up to approximately eight weeks to become familiar with the equipment, processes, and standards before moving to the 3rd shift schedule. The work involves hands-on interaction with blow mold machines, trimmers, palletizers, baggers, pumps, valves, and related industrial equipment in a production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Janesville, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00/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)