Maintenance Tech - 1st shift
Milwaukee, WI 
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Job Description
Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Pay Range: $38.00 - $43.81/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift | Standard Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Flexible within 1st shift window)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations at our Milwaukee, WI facility. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to ensure continuous and efficient production operations.
This position plays a key role in reducing equipment downtime, improving system reliability, and working collaboratively with production, engineering, and external contractors. Ideal for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting expertise, and a commitment to preventative maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Diagnose, Repair & Install Machine Components (40%)
  • Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
  • Use blueprints, schematics, manuals, and OEM specifications to evaluate and restore equipment
  • Support both production and building equipment needs
  • Perform Preventive Maintenance (30%)
  • Complete scheduled lubrication, inspection, and upkeep of various systems across foundry, machining, plating, polishing, and injection molding equipment
  • Maintain spare part inventory and update logs accordingly
  • Collaborate with Contractors & Engineering (20%)
  • Assist in scheduling and supporting contractors for new systems, repairs, and upgrades
  • Work with internal engineering teams to help design, install, or improve machinery and eliminate waste
  • Other Duties as Assigned (10%)
  • Flexibly support maintenance-related tasks as needed by leadership
Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Coursework toward Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic Technology or 2+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience repairing mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office
  • Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$79040-91124.8 / year
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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