Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location:

Manitowoc, WI

Pay: $38-45 per hour

Schedule:

Hiring 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team and ensure reliable operation of production equipment and facility systems. The ideal candidate will perform preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and support automation equipment (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs). This role focuses on minimizing downtime, improving equipment performance, and maintaining safe, well-documented systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical and automation equipment to maximize uptime and extend asset life.
• Conduct predictive maintenance and condition monitoring (vibration, thermal, electrical) and document findings to proactively address issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems using wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and electrical blueprints.
• Install and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs and VFDs in coordination with engineering and operations.
• Diagnose and repair motors, switchboards, switches, conductors and related electrical distribution components.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, pumps and filters.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and technical manuals to execute repairs and installations correctly.
• Complete emergency breakdown repairs and coordinate parts procurement to restore equipment to operation quickly.
• Keep accurate maintenance records, update equipment logs, and produce clear work orders and repair reports.
• Follow safe work practices, comply with lockout/tagout procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certificate, associate degree, or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechatronics preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience with electrical and mechanical systems; experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with automation systems including PLCs, HMIs and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Strong electrical skills including work with motors, switchboards, switches and conductors; familiar with low- and medium-voltage distribution as applicable.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies and tools (vibration analysis, thermal imaging, motor testing).
• Proficient in troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems and implementing durable repairs.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with company match