Filter Maintenance Technician - Weekend Night Shift

Position Summary

The Filter Maintenance Technician is responsible for coordinating machine repair and enhancement projects, along with the support systems needed to meet safety, quality, and productivity objectives at the Rockline – Sheboygan facility. The role includes equipment and tooling fabrication and associate training to drive continuous process improvements. This is a paid apprenticeship opportunity with advanced schooling through LTC.

Essential Accountabilities

• Make repairs to operations equipment in a timely manner through root‑cause analysis.
• Complete machine enhancement projects.
• Work closely with process improvement engineers to drive standardized work, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
• Utilize maintenance software to track team members' work progress and materials, ensuring timely completion of work orders and performance accountability.
• Collaborate with the Process Support Group to identify and document major equipment‑related issues and develop organized corrective‑action plans.
• Troubleshoot and repair all machinery and process‑related deficiencies using electrical and mechanical skills, including general maintenance of facility equipment.
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline’s RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Ensure all work is performed safely, meeting essential accountabilities for safety.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by performing other job‑related tasks as needed or requested.
• Participate in Rockline‑funded apprenticeship programs to grow and advance skillsets.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting (or active pursuit of education/training in the maintenance field).
• Journeyman card or 10+ years maintenance experience preferred.
• May be required to enroll in a trade apprenticeship.
• Working knowledge of TPM, preventative/predictive maintenance, operator basic care, and equipment efficiency metrics.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, machine rigging, light fabrication, power transmission, bearings, lubrication, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, verbal, written, analytical, mathematical, reasoning, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with PCs, including Microsoft Office (preferred).
• Experience with PC/PLC control systems (preferred).
• Working knowledge of paper/non‑wovens converting, slitting, winding, filling, packaging, sealing, conveying, and associated equipment (preferred).

Compensation

• Minimum starting rate: $33.11 per hour.
• Additional compensation based on experience and/or education (e.g., $28 per hour weekend rate plus $2.00 shift premium).
• $5,000 sign‑on bonus paid in three payouts over the first year of employment.
• Overtime available but not required.

Schedule

• Weekend night shift: Friday – Sunday, 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM.
• Overtime optional.

Benefits

• Paid apprenticeship program with advanced schooling through LTC.
• Rockline‑funded apprenticeship opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
• Clean, safe, quiet, and well‑maintained work environment.
• Company culture emphasizing integrity, service, personal growth, respect, and continuous improvement.