Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Watts Water Technologies•Menomonee Falls, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Watts is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to support production equipment and facility infrastructure at its Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. The role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial equipment and facility systems, and works with engineering teams to install and commission new equipment and production systems. The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is onsite. The mechanic performs precision maintenance and complex troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems. The work includes preventive maintenance and emergency repairs, equipment rebuilds and overhauls, installations and line moves, reliability improvements, documentation, inventory and vendor coordination, and support for continuous improvement and new product development. The role also assists with employee training and other department needs. This position is performed in a manufacturing facility and requires standing for extended periods, moving around the production floor, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment. Respirator use is required, including successful pulmonary function and fit testing; a clean-shaven face is needed for proper fit. Work hours will be communicated by the manager.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
At least 2 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.
Strong troubleshooting skills in power and control systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings, ladder logic, one-lines, and machine documentation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, maintenance, production, and other teams.
Ability to safely perform lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and elevated work.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
Successful establishment of employment eligibility and satisfactory completion of background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Successful completion of required pulmonary function and respirator fit tests; a clean-shaven face is required for proper respirator fit.
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 vision and color vision, ability to read documents and communicate clearly, and ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Punctuality, dependability, flexibility, adaptability to changing work priorities and stressful conditions, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 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 equipment.
Electrical minor or equivalent.
Proficient knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical processes, and equipment processes.
Knowledge of presses, CNC machines, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment.
Knowledge of VFDs, motors, servos, encoders, and motor control systems.

Responsibilities

Analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot CNC-based equipment and resolve mechanical issues.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, and electrical 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 and support 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 supervisors and operations.
Install, align, and dismantle machinery and mechanical components.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, technical drawings, electrical schematics, ladder logic, and machine documentation.
Use precision measuring tools, hand and power tools, department instruments, gauges, and meters.
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, process changes, and new product development.
Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize production downtime, using the Limble PM program.
Document mechanical repairs, upgrades, and system modifications.
Manage mechanical supplies inventory and contact vendors.
Remain accountable for department SQDCI metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with engineering teams to install, integrate, and commission equipment and production lines.
Assist with training department employees and complete industrial lift truck certifications; operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts under supervision.
Learn plant and department layouts and collaborate across departments to support other functions as needed.
Follow company safety policies and applicable safety practices, including lockout/tagout and safe work procedures.
Help maintain a positive work environment and take on other projects and duties assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor or company management.
Demonstrate Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and transparency.