SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

About the role

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place. Grow a Career. Build a Future! Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Maintenance Technician to join our production team in Wautoma, WI. In this role, you will play a critical part in keeping our manufacturing equipment running efficiently through proactive preventive maintenance, rapid troubleshooting of breakdowns, and mechanical/electrical repairs. If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving, working with automated production systems, and driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, equipment overhauls, and emergency repairs on production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Utilize multimeters and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• System Adjustments & Alignment: Calibrate, align, and test production equipment and components according to operational specifications.
• Fabrication & Repairs: Perform basic welding, metal fabrication, and mechanical repairs to support plant tooling and machine performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with operations and engineering teams using Lean/World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles to optimize equipment reliability and safety.
• Documentation: Accurate tracking of preventive maintenance tasks, repair history, and work orders within our maintenance system.

Requirements

• PLC / Automation Credentials (Allen-Bradley / Siemens / Fanuc): Vendor-specific certifications covering programmable logic controllers, industrial robotics, and drives OR CMRT (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician) OR CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing machinery maintenance.
• Strong background in mechanical repair, electrical troubleshooting, and fluid power (hydraulics/pneumatics).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated safety-first mindset and strong diagnostic problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Prior experience with basic PLC logic troubleshooting and sensor diagnostics.
• Welding and metal fabrication experience in a production environment.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Pay

This role pays at $40.00-$50.00 an hour. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.