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%)
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