Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Location: Madison, WI
Shift: 2nd or 3rd Shift Available
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing organization seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician / Mechanic to support equipment reliability and overall production performance in a safe, team-oriented environment.

This role is critical to ensuring assembly and fabrication equipment operates efficiently and safely. The level at which candidates are hired (Technician vs. Mechanic) will be determined based on education, experience, and performance on the maintenance entrance exam.

Schedule Options

2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, approximately 1:30pm – 9:30pm
3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, approximately 9:30pm – 5:30am

Shift premium applies.

Compensation

• Base Pay: $28.25 per hour

• Shift Premium: $2.50 per hour

• Skill-Based Pay Progression: Up to an additional $13.25 per hour

  • Earn increases by completing company-paid maintenance courses

  • Additional increases available during the first three years of tenure or until all required courses are completed

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair assembly line and fabrication equipment

• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems using schematics, prints, and PLC systems

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on plant equipment

• Document work orders accurately in the CMMS system

• Conduct root cause analysis using 5-Why methodology and implement countermeasures

• Adhere strictly to all safety standards, including LOTO procedures

• Order and manage replacement parts

• Operate equipment such as forklifts and man lifts

• Train employees on maintenance procedures and techniques

• Maintain clean and organized workstations

• Communicate effectively across teams using phone, email, chat, and in-person communication

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment

• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and utilize PLC systems for troubleshooting

• Experience with CMMS systems

• Proficiency in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Awareness of Hazard Communication and MSDS

• Ability to use various hand and machine tools

• Strong computer skills and numerical ability

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Flexible schedule availability

• Strong attendance record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

• Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day

• Ability to perform reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, and fine manipulation

• Ability to work with fiberglass, plastics, glue, and insulation materials

Preferred

• Experience with 5-Why analysis

• Technical knowledge in safety, plumbing, electrical systems, circuitry, math/problem solving, fluid power, pneumatics, machine shop practices, and mechanical repair