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Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift at WB Manufacturing

WB Manufacturing Thorp, Wisconsin

Job Description

We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to ensure proper functionality of all machinery and facility systems, supporting production targets within a safe work environment. This role performs general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize downtime and maintain efficient operations.

Job Duties Include:

  • Inspect, troubleshoot and repair machinery, including saws, sanders, CNC routers, laminators, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and ensure equipment calibration
  • Replace or repair defective parts such as bearings, belts, gears, motors and electrical wiring
  • Collaborate with production teams to identify machine performance issues and recommend improvements
  • Maintain building systems including lighting, HVAC, and plumbing as needed
  • Adhere to safety protocols and company policies; identify and report hazards or unsafe practices
  • Maintain documentation of repairs, inspections and maintenance activities to comply with OSHA and local regulations
  • Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance and repairs
  • Track and maintain inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies
  • Update maintenance logs, work orders, and related documentation promptly
  • Participate in root cause analyses for breakdowns and repetitive failures
  • Suggest and implement cost-saving measures for equipment usage and maintenance
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with production supervisors to minimize operational disruption
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure timely repairs and equipment reliability
  • Be willing to work overtime or flexible hours with advanced notice
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Long-term Disability
  • Paid Vacations and Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Dependent Care Costs
  • Employee Assistance Program

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in woodworking or furniture production
  • Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Proficiency working in Microsoft Office Suite and Cloud-Based CMMS systems.

Preferred:

  • Associate’s degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Previous experience with continuous improvement initiatives or lean manufacturing principles.
  • CNC machinery maintenance experience
  • Welding/fabrication skills
  • Welding certification, Journeyman/Master Electrician or other technical certifications
  • Advanced proficiency with diagnostic tools

Physical & Mental Demands:

Standing for the working hours of each shift, 10 + hours daily. Walking in the Production department to different areas of work. Speaking, hearing, seeing. Listen and observe the environment for hazard prevention. Use hands for tools. Regularly lift 30-50 lbs. throughout the shift. Team-lift as specified by leadership. Employees may perform tasks that require bending, twisting, and turning frequently.

Working Environment:

Indoor working environment, hot in Summer, temperature controlled in Winter. Moving machinery, i.e. forklifts, moveable carts, etc. Uneven ground where cart tracks are identified. Air quality may be dusty and potentially require additional PPE in certain areas. Sound level below 85 decibels except in areas specified as requiring hearing protection.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The mental and physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This job description represents characteristics the individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.


Req ID: T1522669

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