1st Shift Electrical Mechanical Maintenance

Location: Vollrath Company, Kiel, Wisconsin

About the Role

• Perform a wide variety of complex plant and machine maintenance including but not limited to complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting and major system repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on CNC equipment and controls, lift trucks, power hand tools, machine tools, grinders, heating, air conditioning, and pressurized air systems, etc.
• Lubricate, replace or repair bearings, belts, gears, machine parts, gauges, motors, electrical components, etc.
• Make complex electrical connections and/or install new or rearranged equipment.
• Design, install, and repair electrical power distribution equipment from single phase to 3 phase industrial grids.
• Initiate corrective action to resolve complex problems and report major malfunctions and continuing difficulties to supervisor.
• Read complex blueprints and schematics.
• Perform basic MIG, shielded metal arc welding, air arc gouging and work independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Recommend and requisition major repair items and ordinary replacement parts.
• Diagnose PLC installations and troubleshoot.
• PLC programming and diagnostic relay logic installation and troubleshooting.
• Work overtime on short notice including weekends as well as other non-standard hours.
• Direct activities of temporary assigned help.
• Assist and advise others as required.
• Perform own material handling.
• Follow good housekeeping procedure and safety practices.
• Perform other indoor/outdoor activities as required.
• Provide own basic tools to efficiently perform job.

Qualifications

• State-certified Journeyman electrician, millwright or maintenance mechanic.
• 5 or more years of direct experience as an Electro-Mech Technician in an industrial setting.
• Experience in PLC programming and installation.
• Knowledge and experience with amplifiers, components, power supplies, test equipment tools, computer-digital concepts, PLC’s, cabling, motors, block diagram schematics, advanced hydraulic schematics.
• Advanced knowledge & troubleshooting skills in power presses and metal working equipment.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Experience in developing and managing a preventative maintenance program.
• Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
• Display and exercise strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to accept change, new challenges and assignments.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Pay

$40.75 per hour; Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000.

Schedule

1st Shift (Hours: Start 5 a.m. to 6 a.m., End 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)