Maintenance Technician

POSITION: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN multicraft (electrical and mechanical)

LOCATION: Pleasant Prairie, WI

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The Maintenance Technician will be a key part of our team by keeping the plant running efficiently and driving continuous improvement forward through our PM program and special projects. This position organizes and facilitates maintenance on all production and facility equipment with emphasis on equipment up time and to resolve quality and production related issues including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting.

Every individual on our team has specific strength’s that help to drive innovation and productivity forward.

• Troubleshoot & replace 3 Phase motors & VFDs
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Experience with low voltage DC Circuits as well as a wide range of electrical devices (proxs, photo eyes, relays, contractors, safety relays, push buttons, )
• Read and interpret machine electrical and mechanical drawings
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits and standard safety circuits
• Trouble shoot hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Use Meter and Megger proficiently as needed for repair and troubleshooting
• Repair and rebuild electrical and mechanical components
• Installation, modification and fabrication of equipment to meet production needs and schedules
• Communicate maintenance situations clearly from one shift to another, including Maintenance Team Leader and Maintenance Manager
• Plant wide accountabilities for operational aspects including progress toward quality and production goals
• Participate in continuous improvement in safety, quality and housekeeping
• Other tasks as determined by the Maintenance Manager
• The ability to identify worn bushings or bearings and change as needed
• The ability or willingness to learn how to weld (Tig, Stick, and Mig Although we commonly use Tig)

• Strong industrial electrical experience
• Minimum of High School Diploma and 2+ years of Industrial Maintenance experience repairing and troubleshooting pneumatics, hydraulics, Conveyers, 3 p-phase motors, variable speed drivers and controls
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within a team environment
• Must have good practical sense working with and troubleshooting equipment problems

• Previous food manufacturing experience is preferred but NOT required