Electro-Mechanical Technician; 1st Shift

Electro-Mechanical Technician (1st Shift / 4-Day Week)

Up to $32.00/Hour + Tuition Assistance
• Two Rivers, WI Area
• Direct-Hire

PAY & ADVANCEMENT:
Up to $32.00/Hour baseline rate + tuition reimbursement program + comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement package.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Fixed 4-Day Work Week | Monday – Thursday (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM) | Enjoy guaranteed 3-day weekends with occasional Friday overtime (approx. 1 Friday/month).

TECH STACK: 480V 3-phase electrical distribution, AC/DC motors, hydraulic loops, pneumatic valves, SSR relays, sensors, and fundamental PLC diagnostics.

FACILITY & CULTURE:
Established, debt-free precision manufacturing leader operating for 40+ years; modern plant floor housing 45+ production presses; high-autonomy environment with exceptional staff longevity.

REQUIREMENTS &

LOCATION:

2+ years of industrial electro-mechanical maintenance experience; resident within daily commuting distance of the Two Rivers / Manitowoc / I-43 manufacturing corridor.

If you are a reliable, self-directed maintenance professional looking to escape rigid corporate bureaucracies and slow-moving conglomerate environments, this direct-hire path provides a stable, high-autonomy career home. This established, debt-free precision manufacturing leader brings over 40 years of market success, consolidating engineering, custom tooling, and high-volume production under one roof. The organization is built on exceptional long-term stability—evidenced by multiple team members who have built careers here for over 30 years—and a leadership team that aggressively reinvests profits back into modern plant machinery.

This position is a true "blank canvas" for a technician who takes pride in equipment reliability and enjoys technical variety. Rather than being siloed into a narrow, repetitive task, you will wear multiple technical hats, tackling an evolving mix of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical challenges across a fleet of 45+ production presses. Because priority is placed on character, technical curiosity, and work ethic, candidates with a strong blend of hands-on skill and a drive to keep learning are highly valued.

• Execute High-Voltage & Electrical Diagnostics:
  Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery, safely isolating electrical root causes up to 480V three-phase networks.
• Manage Plant PM Schedules:
  Execute comprehensive preventative maintenance routines across production equipment, including lubricating machinery, testing thermocouples, and optimizing heating elements.
• Rebuild Fluid Power & Controls:
  Tackle diverse technical challenges, ranging from rebuilding hydraulic/pneumatic valves and replacing relays/switches to executing general facility upkeep projects.
• Dismantle & Repair Components:
  Independently dismantle malfunctioning equipment utilizing overhead cranes, hoists, and hand tools to repair internal components before reassembling and verifying operational efficiency.
• Partner with Plant Leadership:
  Partner directly with plant management and engineering teams to manage operational assets, minimize equipment downtime, and coordinate new equipment installations.
• Log Technical Maintenance Records:
  Document maintenance data accurately, tracking repair life cycles, spare part consumption, and production equipment diagnostics within facility systems.

• 2+ Years Industrial Maintenance Depth:
  Verifiable experience executing electro-mechanical troubleshooting and machinery repairs within a manufacturing or custom job-shop setting.
• Electrical & Fluid Power Mastery:
  Hands-on capability reading electrical/fluid schematics and diagnosing low-voltage sensors, SSR relays, 3-phase motors, hydraulic pumps, and basic PLC architectures.
• Autonomous Problem-Solving:
  Decisive, self-directed drive with the confidence to troubleshoot faults independently and think critically on the shop floor.
• Uncompromising Punctuality:
  Exceptional attendance history, strong personal accountability, and a safety-first operational mindset.
• Location & Travel Access:
  Permanent residency established within comfortable commuting distance of the Two Rivers / Manitowoc, WI area.

• Plastics / Press Equipment
  
  Experience:
  
  Prior background maintaining hydraulic injection molding presses, compression molding equipment, or thermoforming machinery.
• Basic Shop Machining:
  Practical familiarity operating manual lathes, knee mills, surface grinders, or welding equipment for quick fixture repairs.
• PLC Input/Output Tracing:
  Basic capability opening PLC software (Allen-Bradley or Siemens) to trace active I/O signals and isolate failed field inputs.