Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technicians

Location: Thorp, WI or Birchwood, WI

Shift : 1st

Schedule:

1st Shift: Tuesday-Friday 5:30am to 3:30pm

Build Your Future with Forte Opening Solutions

At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence, innovation, safety, and collaboration. [forteopenings.com]

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

Performs preventative maintenance, light tool work, repairs and replaces parts on mechanical equipment such as Presses, Sanders and Conveyor systems.

• Dependable and responsible

• Able To Work Overtime When Mandated (May Be Short Notice At Times)

• Able To Be “On Call” When Needed

• Positive work attitude

• Effectively communicate daily issues through documentation, emails and verbal communication

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fabrication and Welding

• Understands and applies appropriate and prescribed safety procedures and practices

• Must have the ability to apply problem solving techniques to complex situations, read blue prints, job data sheets, and safety instructions

• Work efficiently and without direct supervision

• Possess basic computer skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows software

• Trouble shoot electrical systems (PLC programing experience a bonus)

• Working knowledge of 240V and 480V 3 phase and 110 volt AC and DC.

• Qualified applicants will have a Vocational Degree in a related field and or a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

Physical Requirements

• Climb and use ladders (Ability To Work In High Areas Comfortably Using Aerial Platforms), carry or maneuver 50+ pounds

• Have manual dexterity and excellent hand-eye coordination

• Kneeling, squatting, stooping, twisting. (up to 25% in an 8-hour day).

• Work with products up to 60lbs throughout the day. (up to 25% in an 8-hour day.)

• Push/Pull up to 100lbs with assistance (up to 13% in an 8-hour day.)

• Be comfortable standing in place for extended times.

• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Why Join Forte?

• Competitive pay/2nd shift differential

• Four-day work week, no weekends or overnights!

• Opportunity for overtime on Fridays

• Skill-Based Pay Program with immediate hourly rate increases (up to $1/hr for each!) for demonstrating proficiency in required skills, PLUS for learning and developing mastery in new skills

• Career growth and advancement opportunities- promote from within culture whenever possible

• Tuition reimbursement

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance-HSA & PPO plans

• $70 monthly wellness credit toward health insurance premiums just for getting annual physicals

• Company paid STD/LTD and life insurance

• 401(k) with 5% company match

• Paid parental leave

• Vacation accruals with increases for tenure

• Paid time off and paid holidays

Our Values:

• Customer Delight

• Expertise

• Easy to do Business With

• Trustworthiness

• Own Our Actions

• Executional Excellence

• Relentlessly Curious

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forte Opening Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.

You should be proficient in:

• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• hydraulic presses
• troubleshooting industrial equipment