Title: Plant Maintenance Technician
Location: Oconomowoc, WI
Job Summary:
The Plant Maintenance Technician supports safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure maximum uptime, minimal downtime, and optimal equipment performance.
The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on industrial maintenance experience, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding systems, and works effectively under pressure. This position partners closely with production, engineering, safety, and maintenance teams to meet production, quality, and workplace safety goals.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing and production equipment during active operations
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Respond quickly to emergency and unplanned equipment failures to reduce production downtime
- Maintain compliance with safety standards, policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
- Perform steel fabrication and welding for equipment repair, modification, and installation
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and work orders
- Use hand tools, power tools, meters, welders, torches, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively
- Weld, fabricate, and install machine components as needed
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with OSHA and company standards
- Source parts and supplies, obtain vendor quotes, and install replacement components
- Coordinate and communicate with vendors and external contractors for equipment maintenance and installation projects
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in plant or industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
- Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, mechanical repair, welding, electric motors, conveyors, steel fabrication, and overhead cranes
- Demonstrated ability to work as a self-motivated, proactive, and multitasking team player
- Solid understanding of industrial maintenance practices and production equipment operations
- Electrical license preferred, but not required
Physical & Mental Demands:
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, squatting, crouching, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing 10–40 pounds
- Ability to safely troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment
- Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties
- May require operation of maintenance tools, welding equipment, torches, meters, forklifts, cranes, and other industrial equipment
Work Environment:
- Work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures
- Work near moving machinery and equipment, including potential electrical hazards
- Work in a noisy industrial manufacturing environment
- Exposure to dust, dirt, vibration, welding activities, and heavy equipment
- Required use of company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated work areas
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.
Pay: From $21.39 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require work visa transfer, sponsorship, or lottery submission?
Experience:
- Electrical : 1 year (Preferred)
- plant or industrial maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (Required)
Work Location: In person
