Maintenance technician

Job Description

Job Description

HiFyve is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician!

Starting Pay: up to $39.50+/hour (starting pay based on skills and experience)

Shift: 1st | 3rd

Location: Greater Milwaukee, WI

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, overhaul, and rebuilding of industrial production equipment
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues
• Maintain and repair industrial equipment including motors, pumps, compressors, furnaces, conveyors, dust collection systems, and other critical production machinery
• Lead equipment overhauls, rebuilds, installations, commissioning, and startup activities
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including high-voltage equipment, VFDs, PLCs, and automated control systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and fluid power systems
• Utilize advanced diagnostic and predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic testing
• Perform root cause analysis to identify recurring equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions
• Support the installation, integration, upgrade, and retrofit of new production equipment
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, safety, and uptime
• Lead maintenance activities during planned shutdowns, major repairs, and equipment overhauls
• Mentor and train junior maintenance technicians and mechanics
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS systems
• Perform advanced welding, fabrication, and machining to repair or modify equipment and components
• Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, SOPs, repair documentation, and equipment records
• Follow and enforce OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and all applicable safety procedures
• Participate in safety audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

Education Requirements:

• Technical degree, certification, apprenticeship, or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent hands-on industrial maintenance experience will be considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience required
• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience, including motors, controls, VFDs, and high-voltage equipment
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and industrial automation systems
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and diagnostic tools preferred
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Advanced welding, fabrication, and machining skills preferred
• Experience leading equipment installations, major repairs, shutdowns, or overhaul projects
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and train other technicians
• Experience working with CMMS and preventative maintenance systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and lead complex maintenance projects
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment, including high-temperature conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, and perform physical maintenance activities for extended periods
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Stable, long-term manufacturing career opportunity
• Career growth and advancement opportunities