Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance MechanicMaintenance Mechanic$32.00 - $37.00/hour2nd2:45pm - 12:45am Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Maintenance Mechanic at a company in Wausau, WI. This is a direct hire position for 2nd shift. Apply now!Maintenance Mechanic Responsibilities:- Perform preventive maintenance on production and packaging equipment, including inspection, lubrication, adjustment, alignment, and replacement of worn components - Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electrical control issues, then test equipment to confirm safe and reliable operation - Respond to breakdowns and unplanned downtime by restoring equipment safely and quickly and supporting startups, shutdowns, and changeovers as needed - Support maintenance and repair of facility and utility systems as assigned, including HVAC, compressed air, dust collection, lighting, plumbing and water systems, and plant electrical - Perform general facility and grounds maintenance tasks as assigned - Identify recurring issues, participate in root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to help prevent repeat failures - Support initiatives that improve reliability, system efficiency, energy usage, and cost performance - Accurately complete work orders, maintenance records, inspections, and parts usage documentation in the CMMS and other required systems, and enter clear, timely notes to support maintenance reporting as assigned - Follow site SOPs and applicable quality and sanitation requirements, and report deviations, discrepancies, and safety or quality concerns promptly - Follow all safety policies and safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout, confirming equipment is de-energized before electrical work, and wearing required PPE - Maintain a clean, orderly, and inspection-ready work area - Respond to urgent maintenance needs such as equipment failures, utility interruptions, and power outages - Requisition and maintain appropriate spare parts, equipment, and supply levels. Check out parts and complete accurate inventory transactions in the CMMS - Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed to support repairs, inspections, and specialized service work - Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to plan and prioritize work, communicate status, and support training/knowledge sharing as needed - Communicate equipment status, completed work, and open issues through clear shift handoffs and documentationRequirements for Maintenance Mechanic:- Associate degree in a technical field, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent combination of education, training, and industrial maintenance experience - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment and systems - Ability to safely use a multimeter and related test equipment to troubleshoot basic electrical control circuits following Lockout/Tagout procedures - Working knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical components such as motors, motor starters, pushbuttons, switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, overloads, relays, sensors, terminals, and basic instrumentation - Ability to use common maintenance tools and perform hands-on repairs such as drilling/tapping, seal replacement, bearing replacement, belt/chain adjustment, alignment, lubrication, and general mechanical troubleshooting - Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and basic wiring diagrams or schematics and to document work clearly - Proficiency with Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use a CMMS or work order system - Valid driver's license and ability to travel between buildings/sites as needed - Strong safety mindset with Lockout/Tagout, attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and clear written communication, along with a positive, self-directed approach and a customer-service mindset when supporting operations - 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred - Experience in a food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, FDA-regulated, or other controlled manufacturing environment (cGMP) preferred - PLC/automation experience is a strong plus with basic troubleshooting, diagnostics, and the ability to use available tools and information - Formal safety training or certifications such as OSHA, EPA refrigerant handling, trade licenses, or other relevant credentials is a plus - Working knowledge of root cause analysis and other structured problem-solving methods preferred