Production Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Production Maintenance Electrician IV for a leading industrial manufacturing client in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and programming highly automated production equipment and facility systems. The role focuses heavily on PLCs, CNC machinery, industrial controls, SCADA systems, and critical production equipment supporting the manufacture of electrical transformers and voltage regulators used by utilities, data centers, and industrial facilities nationwide. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, controls systems, and automation while thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale operation undergoing continued growth and investment, while working with advanced manufacturing technologies and critical production infrastructure. This role will be onsite in Waukesha, WI on a 2/3/3/2 rotational day and night shift schedule.

Day-to-Day:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facility and production equipment
• Program and modify PLCs, CNC equipment, and HMIs
• Support SCADA systems and historian-driven control applications
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, and Remote I/O
• Perform preventive maintenance through CMMS
• Support critical facility systems and manufacturing operations
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues
• Respond to equipment failures and facility emergencies
• Develop and improve maintenance procedures
• Support vendor and contractor activities
• Identify reliability improvements and cost-saving opportunities
• Mentor junior maintenance technicians
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements

Required skills and experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance, machine tool service, or heavy industrial electrical/mechanical experience
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming experience
• Ladder Logic proficiency with ability to troubleshoot and create logic
• CNC troubleshooting and maintenance experience
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and controls
• Experience using electrical testing equipment (multimeters, voltmeters, meggers, etc.)
• Troubleshooting of production/manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings
• Ability to work onsite on an AWS 2/3/3/2 schedule.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Associate's Degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Electrical, or related field
• Allen Bradley PLC experience
• BAS/BMS experience (Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom)
• SCADA and Historian experience
• Experience building HMIs from Historian data
• Fire Protection Systems experience
• HVAC and utility systems troubleshooting
• Water systems experience in critical environments
• Military experience (Radar Technicians, Generator Technicians, Avionics, Electronics Technicians)
• Robotics experience
• CNC Laser experience
• Crane and Hoist troubleshooting experience
• Conveyor systems experience
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and mechanical systems experience

Compensation: $35-$40/ hour.