Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift (Horicon)

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and process improvement of mechanical equipment, automated PLCs, robotics, and other computer‑controlled equipment used to support production operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting for all electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems supporting production and non‑production equipment in accordance with established standards.
• Manage equipment calibrations, programmable device configurations, and system hardware to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support productivity and yield improvement activities.
• Recommend and enforce maintenance safety requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance of inventory items to maximize storage efficiency and prevent stocking of seldom‑used goods.
• Develop and manage relationships with outside contractors and vendors.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as lubricating machines.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to assign work orders to Maintenance Technicians.
• Generate daily work logs to track work orders and project status, ensuring appropriate utilization of department resources.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Maintenance experience; experience in a rotational molding shop is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to analyze a wide variety of equipment, troubleshoot problems, and assess maintenance needs.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls aspects of robotic equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, PLC troubleshooting, repair, and programming.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to multi‑task.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Equipment Operated

• Forklift
• Measurement devices
• Wrenches, screwdrivers, AWP
• Various hand and power tools

Physical Demands

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required; frequently required to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift/carry up to 50 lb.
• Push/Pull forces up to 50 lb.
• Reach overhead as needed.
• Vision requirements: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to climb, walk, and move about the work area.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Air‑conditioned facility
• $4 shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift
• Advancement opportunities
• Free health clinic
• On‑the‑job training
• $1,000 signing bonus

Pay

• Competitive base salary (specific amount not disclosed)
• $4 per hour shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift
• $1,000 signing bonus

Schedule

3rd Shift: 10 pm – 6 am, Sunday through Thursday.