Industrial Maintenance Specialist at WCJ PILGRIM WIRE

WCJ Pilgrim Wire is currently seeking experienced Maintenance Mechanics & Maintenance Professionals to join our growing team!WCJ Pilgrim Wire is expanding our Maintenance Department and is hiring hourly maintenance personnel as well as adding additional maintenance management capacity to support continued growth. We have multiple openings and are seeking both skilled hands-on maintenance professionals and experienced candidates who can help strengthen our maintenance systems, improve efficiency, and support a more professionalized department.Qualified applicants with mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience in industrial or general maintenance environments are encouraged to apply. Depending on your background, interests, and leadership experience, you may be considered for more than one role.⸻Qualifications:•High School Diploma or equivalent required•Technical school or trade training preferred•3+ years industrial or general maintenance experience preferred (more for management consideration)•Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability•Electrical experience is a plus (controls, motors, basic industrial electrical), but not required for all roles•Comfortable working in an industrial environment and following safety standards•Strong communication skills and ability to work with operators, supervisors, and contractors•Must be hands-on and able to work on-site (this is not a remote role)⸻Responsibilities:•Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment and plant systems•Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues (bearings, gearboxes, chains/sprockets, pneumatics/hydraulics, alignment, fabrication, etc.)•Support electrical/mechanical repairs as applicable (motors, sensors, basic controls, wiring troubleshooting—depending on skillset)•Assist with installation, commissioning, and improvement of new equipment and ongoing facility projects•Work effectively with production teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability•Coordinate with and support outside contractors when needed•Maintain maintenance documentation, PM checklists, and communicate repair status clearly•Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work areaMaintenance management track (for experienced applicants):•Help build and improve preventative maintenance systems, planning, and documentation•Support department organization, prioritization, and coordination across shifts•Drive reliability improvements and help internalize more maintenance work•Assist with project planning/execution involving internal teams and external contractors•Remain hands-on while supporting stronger systems and accountability⸻Must be:•Reliable, dependable, and safety-minded•A team player with a positive attitude•Self-motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks and projects⸻Competitive Pay + Benefits:•Dental insurance•Health insurance•Vision insurance•Health savings account (HSA)•Life insurance•Paid time off (PTO)•401(k) / Retirement plan⸻Education:High school or equivalent (Preferred)