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Industrial Maintenance - Experience Needed at ABR Employment Services

ABR Employment Services Madison, WI $28 - $29/hour

Job Description

Now Hiring: Industrial Maintenance Technicians - 1st & 3rd Shift in Fitchburg, WI!

Are you a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical and electrical skills? Do you enjoy troubleshooting, problem-solving, and keeping production equipment running smoothly? If so, we want to hear from you.

You must have Manufacturing experience to be considered.

Location: Fitchburg, WI

Pay: $27.60 - $28.60 per hour

Shifts Available:

  • 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  • 3rd Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

This is a direct-hire opportunity with competitive benefits, including health insurance, 401k, PTO, and opportunities for professional growth.

Why Join Us?
We've partnered with a respected, family-owned company in Fitchburg that values teamwork, innovation, and sustainability. This company plays a vital role in recycling and transforming natural resources into new plastic packaging-making a meaningful impact on the environment. Employees enjoy a collaborative culture, career advancement opportunities, and profit-sharing incentives.

What You'll Do
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring production equipment runs safely and efficiently by performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance. Your ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex machinery will help minimize downtime and keep operations moving.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical maintenance on production equipment

  • Troubleshoot and repair machinery issues promptly to reduce downtime

  • Execute preventive maintenance tasks and maintain proper documentation

  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic programs

  • Install and optimize electrical control systems, including PLC programming and troubleshooting

  • Participate in capital projects, machine modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Safely operate forklifts, elevated platforms, and industrial tools

  • Follow OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and internal safety guidelines, including PPE use

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, OR an Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Electronics, or related field

  • Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and automation systems

  • Proficiency with hand tools, electronic test equipment, welding, and soldering

  • Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo systems

  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and maintenance software

  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work comfortably in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

  • Safety-minded with knowledge of LOTO procedures

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to grow with a stable company. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.

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National salary averages
$58k - $60k
↓ 37% vs typical mid-level
Entry
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$66k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $135k

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Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
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Specialize
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Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+5%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
189,100 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024