Field Maintenance Technician – Electrical, Hydraulics & PLC Diagnostics

Field Maintenance Technician
- Electrical, Hydraulics & PLC Diagnostics

Up to $100,000 Base Salary + Company Vehicle
- Johnson Creek, WI Area
- On-Site & Field

• COMPENSATION:
  Up to $100,000 Base Salary (scaling directly with troubleshooting depth) + Assigned Company Vehicle + Full Corporate Benefits Package
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  High-autonomy field & shop operations across Southern WI & Northern IL | Relaxed, family-first culture with an average employee tenure of ~9 years
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a strong electrical troubleshooting focus (open to candidates with strong mechanical/electrical aptitude willing to learn)
• TECHNICAL SCOPE:
  Electrical panel diagnostics, VFDs, motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC software tracing
• CAREER GROWTH:
  Active pathway to expand your skills into full PLC programming, custom controls architecture, and long-term equity/ownership potential
• REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder with a valid driver's license; residing within 45 minutes of the Johnson Creek, WI area

If you are a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician who excels at electrical and mechanical troubleshooting- but you're tired of repetitive factory floors, fixed shift schedules, and rigid corporate shops- this field role offers an ideal professional home. The employer is an established, high-growth automation integrator that designs, installs, rebuilds, and services custom electrical control systems, industrial panels, and production machinery across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

With a tight-knit team and an average employee tenure near a decade, this company operates on trust and schedule autonomy. If you have solid electro-mechanical fundamentals and want to advance into higher-level PLC diagnostics and controls programming, the leadership team actively invests in your growth- offering hands-on technical mentoring, flexible scheduling, a company vehicle, and long-term ownership potential.

• Serve as a Field Maintenance Technician:
  Handle machine service, emergency repair calls, retrofits, and equipment upgrades across Southern WI and Northern IL using an assigned company vehicle.
• Execute Heavy Electrical Diagnostics:
  Troubleshoot control circuits, electrical panels, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor control centers, and automated safety interlocks.
• Diagnose Mechanical & Fluid Power Systems:
  Repair pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, valves, cylinders, and mechanical drive assemblies across diverse industrial machinery.
• Utilize PLCs for Advanced Troubleshooting:
  Connect via diagnostic software to trace live I/O, identify fault conditions, and assist with system commissioning (with direct cross-training into logic editing).
• Interpret Technical Prints:
  Read multi-page electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints to isolate issues rapidly and safely on-site.
• Partner directly with clients, maintaining clear, professional communication to resolve technical downtime efficiently.

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, machinery service, or automation setting (open to lower tenure for candidates who pass a technical assessment).
• Electrical Troubleshooting Depth:
  Strong background in panel wiring, schematic interpretation, motor controls, VFDs, and diagnostic testing.
• Fluid Power & Mechanical
  
  Competency:
  
  Solid hands-on understanding of hydraulic circuits, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• PLC Diagnostic Ability:
  Experience utilizing PLCs for system troubleshooting is highly preferred; full PLC programming experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn controls is key.
• Education & Skills Balance:
  No degree required; electro-mechanical troubleshooting mindset, physical aptitude, and strong work ethic are prioritised above formal diplomas.
• Proximity & Licensing:
  Must reside within a 45-minute drive of Johnson Creek, WI, possess a valid driver's license, and hold US Citizenship or a Green Card.