Journeyworker Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Watts Water•Germantown, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a manufacturing facility seeking a skilled Maintenance Industrial Mechanic Journeyman to support production equipment and facility infrastructure. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial equipment and facility systems. Mechanics in this role work closely with engineering teams to implement, install, and commission new equipment and production systems. The ideal candidate has strong industrial experience, prioritizes safety, and understands the importance of uptime in a production environment. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. This role is onsite and is based in Germantown, WI.

Requirements

Journeyman certification in Industrial Mechanics/Millwright or equivalent recognized trade qualification
5+ years of industrial or Manufacturing or Industrial experience
Hands-on experience with electrical systems from low voltage through 480 volts
Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, maintenance, and production teams
Strong troubleshooting skills in both power and control systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and elevated work safely
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Additional Journeyman certification or equivalent recognized trade qualification.
Previous leadership experience.
Previous experience working with PM programs – Limble preferred.
10+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
Working knowledge of Continuous Pouring Equipment for Bradley’s Composite Production
Experience with Robotic Welding Applications and Process Equipment
Experience with E-Coat “Electrocoating” high tech metal processing equipment
Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, one-lines, and machine documentation

Responsibilities

Analyzes, diagnoses, troubleshoots CNC based equipment and resolves mechanical issues.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems
Perform precision maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment
Rebuild and overhaul machinery and components to OEM specifications
Perform advanced alignment, balancing, and vibration-related mechanical work
Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
Support and troubleshoot FANUC robotics cells, including knowledge of safety circuits and end-of-arm tooling.
Identify failure trends and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability
Communicate equipment status, repair needs, and improvement opportunities to supervision and operations
Diagnose mechanical failures and determine corrective actions
Install, align, and dismantle machinery and mechanical components
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings
Use precision measuring tools and hand/power tools effectively
Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and machining as required
Replace bearings, seals, belts, chains, and other worn components
Support Mechanical requirements for new equipment installations, line moves, and process changes
Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize production downtime
Document Mechanical repairs, upgrades, and system modifications
Completes, Manage, Schedules, Preventative Maintenance (PM) program (Limble)
Manages inventory of Mechanical supplies and contacts vendors.
Accountable for department metrics. (SQDCI)
Supports new product development at maintenance level.
Supports Continuous Improvement initiatives and Stra
Collaborate with engineering Teams to install, integrate, and commission new equipment and production lines
Proper use of Department measuring instruments, gauges, and meters.
Advance knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
Advance knowledge of mechanical & equipment processes
Completes Industrial Lift Certification
Mentor apprentices as needed
Train department employees
Familiar with plant and all department layouts
Collaborate effectively with all team members across departments.
Helps support other department functions as needed.
Help create and maintain a positive work environment.
Understand and abide by all company safety policies.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor or Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)