Journeyworker Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift
About The Position
Watts is seeking a skilled Journeyworker Maintenance Mechanic for its manufacturing facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The role supports production equipment and facility infrastructure by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment and facility systems. The mechanic works closely with engineering teams to install, integrate, and commission new equipment and production systems, with a focus on safety and production uptime. The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is onsite. The mechanic maintains and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, and PLC-controlled systems and equipment. The role also includes precision maintenance, equipment alignment and balancing, fabrication, welding, machining, preventive maintenance, inventory and vendor coordination, documentation, and support for continuous improvement and new product development. The mechanic may mentor apprentices and train department employees. Work takes place onsite in a manufacturing facility. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, moving around the manufacturing floor, close and color vision, reading documents, communicating clearly, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Scheduled hours are communicated by the manager.
Requirements
- Journeyman certification in Industrial Mechanics/Millwright or an equivalent recognized trade qualification.
- At least 5 years of industrial, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance 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 power and control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
- Ability to safely perform lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined-space, hot-work, and elevated-work procedures.
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and move around a manufacturing floor.
- Close and color vision; ability to read documents, communicate clearly, and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Must establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Nice To Haves
- Additional Journeyman certification or equivalent recognized trade qualification.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Previous experience with preventive maintenance programs; Limble is preferred.
- 10 or more years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
- Working knowledge of Continuous Pouring Equipment used in Bradley’s Composite Production.
- Experience with robotic welding applications and process equipment.
- Experience with E-Coat (electrocoating) metal-processing equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, one-lines, and machine documentation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical issues in CNC-based equipment.
- 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 robotic cells, including safety circuits and end-of-arm tooling.
- Identify equipment failure trends and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Communicate equipment status, repair needs, and improvement opportunities to supervision and operations.
- Install, align, and dismantle machinery and mechanical components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
- Use precision measuring tools, gauges, meters, and hand and power tools.
- 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 preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Document mechanical repairs, upgrades, and system modifications.
- Complete, manage, and schedule the preventive maintenance program using Limble.
- Manage mechanical-supplies inventory and contact vendors.
- Be accountable for department metrics (SQDCI).
- Support new product development at the maintenance level and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to install, integrate, and commission new equipment and production lines.
- Complete industrial lift certification.
- Mentor apprentices as needed and train department employees.
- Become familiar with plant and department layouts and collaborate with team members across departments.
- Support other department functions as needed and help maintain a positive work environment.
- Follow company safety policies and assume other projects and duties assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor or company management.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Family-building benefits, including paid maternity and paternity leave.
- 10 paid holidays and paid time off.
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
- Fitness reimbursements.
- Employee discount programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
