Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Job Description

Facility Maintenance Technician

Location: Franklin, WI

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
Overtime available as needed.

Pay: $25.00-$30.00/hour (Based on experience)

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Annual Performance Bonus Eligibility
• Career Development & Training
• Stable, Long-Term Employment

Overview

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a well-established, employee-owned manufacturing company seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to join their Franklin, WI team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and working in a modern manufacturing environment. Whether your background is industrial maintenance, automotive repair, HVAC, or mechanical service, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills while supporting critical manufacturing operations.

If you're looking for a company that values safety, stability, and long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility and production equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance activities
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documentation
• Repair and maintain facility systems including mechanical, plumbing, and basic electrical equipment
• Assist with equipment installations and machine setup
• Use CMMS software to document maintenance activities and order replacement parts
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, hoists, and other maintenance equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing best practices
• Assist with training less experienced maintenance technicians as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• 1-3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, automotive, mechanical, or HVAC environment
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Experience using common hand and power tools
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance requests

Preferred:

• Industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
• Basic HVAC knowledge
• NFPA 70E training
• Refrigeration certification

Why Join This Company?

• Employee-owned organization with a strong culture of teamwork
• Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career opportunities
• Modern facility with ongoing investment in equipment and technology
• Opportunities for technical training and career advancement
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and excellent benefits

Sterling Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender

Meet Your Recruiter

Galen Schloming
Senior Technical Recruiter

Galen is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with nearly 14 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience, spanning agency leadership, high-volume technical recruiting, and executive-level client partnership. Since joining Sterling in February 2026, he has brought a strategic, relationship-driven approach to supporting candidates and clients across manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and more.

Galen is dedicated to solving complex hiring challenges and building trusted, long-term partnerships with candidates, hiring managers, and executives. He takes the time to understand each person's experience, goals, and career ambitions so he can help connect them with opportunities that align with both their skills and long-term direction.

For Galen, recruiting is about being an advocate and facilitator during important moments of transition and opportunity. He genuinely enjoys learning what motivates people and helping them take meaningful next steps in their careers while supporting companies in building strong, high-performing teams.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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