Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Broadhead, WI – Full Time

Productive Resources is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Stoughton, WI. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will provide advanced technical support to ensure reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of automated and production systems.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

• Work within automation environments, including understanding PLC logic and equipment handshaking.
• Connect remotely to PLCs via VPN to monitor, diagnose, and support active processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control issues using schematics, multimeters, amp probes, and Meggers.
• Edit and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic across multiple platforms (ABB, Mitsubishi, Allen‑Bradley, Direct Logic, Control Technology Corporation).
• Install, troubleshoot, and support:
• Servos, VFDs, sensors, motors, encoders
• Light curtains, safety relays, HMIs, and PLC hardware
• Build and wire control panels and electrical circuits according to schematics.
• Support robotic welding and automation systems, including Panasonic and Motoman integration with PLCs.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and robotic breakdowns with urgency.
• Evaluate equipment capabilities and implement modifications through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Upgrade systems and identify suitable replacement components for obsolete equipment.
• Perform new equipment setup, commissioning, and diagnostics.
• Apply predictive and preventive maintenance practices to prevent failures.
• Contribute to team success by driving root‑cause corrective actions rather than temporary fixes.
• Mentor and train maintenance employees respectfully and effectively.
• Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate, and highly productive manner according to company policy.
• Follow and demonstrate best practices related to:
• Arc Flash
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined Space
• Fall Protection
• Maintain clear documentation including work logs, PM schedules, manuals, and component change records.
• Maintain reliable attendance and support mandatory overtime as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent (based on education and work experience).
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot and edit PLC ladder logic.
• Strong electrical, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with automation hardware and safety systems.
• Control panel building and electrical wiring experience.
• Working knowledge of light fabrication, welding, cutting, and hand tools.
• Strong understanding of predictive maintenance principles.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, manuals, and computer‑based systems.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, understand urgency, adapt to change, and take ownership of results.
• Basic math skills.
• Advanced Troubleshooting:
  Electrical, PLC, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Mentorship:
  Willing and able to train and support other maintenance employees.
• Technical Independence:
  Able to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Professionalism:
  Strong cross‑functional communication and organizational skills.
• Company‑provided training, which may include:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Utility and golf cart operation
• Aerial lift training (boom, scissor, forklift, manlift)
• Fall protection
• Arc flash training
• Confined space
• Overhead crane operations

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

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