3rd Shift Elec/Mech Tech (Dept 270) 9 pm - 5:30 am
About The Position
Milwaukee Valve Company is hiring an Elect/Mech Tech for Department 270 at its Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin location. The role maintains and repairs plant equipment across foundry and shop areas, including electrical systems, machinery, heating systems, furnaces, compressors, and plumbing. The technician may rebuild or create machine parts and will follow scheduled duties and supervisor instructions. Work is subject to final inspection, and the technician may work alongside other maintenance personnel. The position regularly works Monday through Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Overtime may be possible or required, including adjustments of one to two hours at the beginning or end of a scheduled shift; Saturday overtime may also be requested or mandatory. The hourly pay range is $25.07–$29.63, based on experience and background, with a 4.5% shift premium. The position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $1,000 after successful completion of the orientation period and $1,000 after one year of employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including a drug screen, blood test, physical capabilities test, and background check, with acceptable results. Applicants are responsible for scheduling and completing the drug screen, blood test, and physical capabilities test within seven calendar days of accepting an offer. Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for industrial, commercial, fire protection, marine, and dry bulk hauling industries. The company describes its benefits package as including health, dental, life and disability insurance options, flexible spending, a 401(k) with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, shift premiums, and promotional opportunities.
Requirements
- One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or 12–18 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic working knowledge of trade fundamentals sufficient to handle various repairs.
- Knowledge of blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and machine-part drawings.
- Ability to work in foundry and shop environments.
- Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to quality; apply feedback and monitor own work.
- Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, and use equipment and materials properly.
- Consistently report to work and be ready to begin at the scheduled time.
- Follow instructions and management direction and take responsibility for own actions.
- Complete required pre-employment drug screen, blood test, physical capabilities test, and background check with acceptable results; schedule and complete the drug screen, blood test, and physical capabilities test within seven calendar days of offer acceptance.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness to take advanced training in CNC and PLC control troubleshooting.
- Willingness to take advanced training in electrical wiring, electrical schematics, and ladder diagrams.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and electrical repairs on plant equipment, including foundry and shop machinery, heating systems, foundry furnaces, compressors, electrical systems, and plumbing.
- Apply basic knowledge of trade fundamentals to perform repairs.
- Operate power tools and maintenance equipment, including hand tools, welders, and torches.
- Rebuild or create machinery parts for foundry and shop areas.
- Perform scheduled duties according to instructions from the supervisor.
- Work safely with power tools, hand tools, and other plant and maintenance equipment.
- Maintain shop work areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly condition daily.
- Read and use blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and machine-part drawings.
- Work in conditions typical of foundry and shop environments.
- Work with other maintenance personnel when required.
- Complete work subject to final inspection.
- Attend advanced training to understand and troubleshoot CNC and PLC controls, and to develop skills in electrical wiring, schematics, and ladder diagrams.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $1,000 after successful completion of orientation and $1,000 after one year of employment.
- Health insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Life insurance options.
- Disability insurance options.
- Flexible spending account.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance.
- Paid time off.
- Shift premium of 4.5%.
- Promotional opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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