Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • South Milwaukee, WI

23h

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for the first shift. The hourly rate is $31.00, and the shift runs from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Overtime may extend beyond these hours and may be mandatory at times. Pay is based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations.

The Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs machinery, equipment, tools, and components; performs preventive maintenance; and makes required adjustments, repairs, and modifications. The role also includes general facility maintenance, support of an in-house wastewater treatment system, safe operation of industrial vehicles and material-handling equipment, and assistance with machinery installation, setup, relocation, and commissioning. The mechanic performs basic electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, maintains accurate records, and supports a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following environmental, health, and safety standards and communicating about workplace hazards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of hands-on experience in manufacturing, military, maintenance, or a related technical field, or have completed an accredited Maintenance Technician certification program. Eaton does not offer immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Relocation benefits are not offered, and candidates generally must currently live within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic restriction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of hands-on experience in manufacturing, military, maintenance, or a related technical field, or completion of an accredited Maintenance Technician certification program.
• Must currently reside within 50 miles of the work location, except active-duty military service member candidates, who are exempt from the geographic limitation.
• Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including support for CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or the listed visa and immigration pathways.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance from an accredited technical college or institution.
• Experience performing maintenance on industrial furnaces and related thermal processing equipment.
• Experience supporting maintenance operations in an injection molding manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair malfunctioning machinery, equipment, tools, and components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Make necessary adjustments, repairs, and equipment modifications.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including painting, plumbing, carpentry, and related building repairs.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the in-house wastewater treatment system.
• Safely operate industrial vehicles and equipment used for material handling, machine relocation, and rigging activities.
• Assist with installation, setup, relocation, and commissioning of machinery and equipment.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date maintenance records and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and follow environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Communicate with team members to identify, reduce, and eliminate workplace hazards and promote continuous safety improvement.

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time available for use on the first day of employment.
• Up to 12 paid holidays.
• Weekly pay.
• Shift premiums of $2.50 per hour for off shifts.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Wellness Reimbursement.
• Additional health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid and unpaid time-away programs; availability may depend on eligibility factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED