Branch Skilled - Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

QPS is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, improving, and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of corrugated converting equipment, as well as completing general facility maintenance. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical systems, basic electrical troubleshooting, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, fabrication, and equipment repair within a manufacturing environment. This is a direct hire opportunity in Fort Atkinson, WI.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production machinery and equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance according to established schedules and procedures
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and parts lists to complete repairs and installations
• Conduct routine equipment inspections to ensure proper operation, efficiency, and reliability
• Perform mechanical, basic electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fabrication repairs
• Operate cutting torches and welding equipment to cut, repair, or join metal components
• Repair and maintain facility structures, including interior and exterior building maintenance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety requirements when performing maintenance tasks
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
• Produce quality work while understanding job requirements and priorities
• Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership
• Maintain a positive attitude and work effectively with others
• Accept direction and feedback from supervisors
• Take initiative and contribute to team success
• Support training and knowledge sharing when needed
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Safely operate tools, equipment, and machinery
• Report to work on time and maintain dependable attendance
• Follow scheduled break times and company timekeeping procedures

Maintenance Technician Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent required

- Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment

- Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery

- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fabrication processes

- Corrugated industry experience or familiarity with sheet plant machinery is preferred but not required

- Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment and machinery

- Frequent exposure to manufacturing environments, including wet and/or humid conditions

- Occasional exposure to heights, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration

- Work environment may be loud

- Proper PPE is required at all times, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear

- Ability to stand, walk, and communicate effectively throughout the workday

- Frequently use hands for handling tools, equipment, and materials

- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed

- Ability to occasionally sit

- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds

- Must have adequate vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

IND103 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.