Journeyworker Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

About the Role

We are a manufacturing facility seeking a skilled Maintenance Industrial Mechanic Journeyman to support production equipment and facility infrastructure. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial equipment and facility systems. Mechanics in this role work closely with engineering teams to implement, install, and commission new equipment and production systems. The ideal candidate has strong industrial experience, prioritizes safety, and understands the importance of uptime in a production environment. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is based in Germantown, WI.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, diagnoses, troubleshoots, CNC-based equipment and resolves mechanical issues.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
• Perform precision maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Rebuild and overhaul machinery and components to OEM specifications.
• Perform advanced alignment, balancing, and vibration-related mechanical work.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Support and troubleshoot FANUC robotics cells, including knowledge of safety circuits and end-of-arm tooling.
• Identify failure trends and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Communicate equipment status, repair needs, and improvement opportunities to supervision and operations.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and determine corrective actions.
• Install, align, and dismantle machinery and mechanical components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Use precision measuring tools and hand/power tools effectively.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and machining as required.
• Replace bearings, seals, belts, chains, and other worn components.
• Knowledge of mechanical issues on presses, CNC machines, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of VFDs, motors, servos, encoders, and motor control systems.
• Support mechanical requirements for new equipment installations, line moves, and process changes.
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Document mechanical repairs, upgrades, and system modifications.
• Complete, manage, and schedule Preventative Maintenance (PM) program (Limble).
• Manage inventory of mechanical supplies and contact vendors.
• Accountable for department metrics (SQDCI).
• Support new product development at the maintenance level.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to install, integrate, and commission new equipment and production lines.
• Proper use of department measuring instruments, gauges, and meters.
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical and equipment processes.
• Complete Industrial Lift Certification.
• Mentor apprentices as needed.
• Train department employees.
• Familiar with plant and all department layouts.
• Collaborate effectively with all team members across departments.
• Help support other department functions as needed.
• Help create and maintain a positive work environment.
• Understand and abide by all company safety policies.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor or Company management.
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Values (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency).

Requirements

• Journeyman certification in Industrial Mechanics/Millwright or equivalent recognized trade qualification.
• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems from low voltage through 480 volts.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, maintenance, and production teams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both power and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and elevated work safely.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Journeyman certification or equivalent recognized trade qualification.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Previous experience working with PM programs – Limble preferred.
• 10+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Pouring Equipment for Bradley’s Composite Production.
• Experience with Robotic Welding Applications and Process Equipment.
• Experience with E-Coat “Electrocoating” high-tech metal processing equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, one-lines, and machine documentation.

Skills

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility in Germantown, WI. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision and color vision.
• Ability to physically move around the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits.
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave.
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs.