Maintenance Technician - Industrial Manufacturing

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) • Menasha, WI

11d • $90,000 - $113,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a manufacturer of carton sealing products, is hiring multiple Maintenance Technicians for its Menasha, Wisconsin facility. The role maintains and repairs manufacturing equipment and systems, including electrical drives and controls, power distribution, pneumatic instrumentation, and mechanical systems. Technicians troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, complete work orders, and support safe and reliable production in a multifaceted manufacturing environment. The position includes a rotating 2/2/3 swing-shift schedule and may involve training apprentice E&I technicians, coordinating with production teams, and completing related tasks as requested by a manager. The facility conducts recurrent DHS Terrorist Screening Database vetting for individuals who require access to restricted areas or critical assets.

IPG describes its workplace as safety-focused and supportive, with cross-department collaboration, continuous training, sustainability initiatives, and career development opportunities. The role is non-exempt.

Requirements

• A two-year technical degree in electrical or electro-mechanical sciences and 1–3 years of industrial experience is preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma and 5 years of industrial experience, and/or demonstrated comprehension and written and verbal communication skills to read and follow detailed production specifications with industrial experience.
• Skills in pneumatic, hydraulic, and drive systems are required.
• Industrial experience is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC drives, PLCs, and industrial controls is preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley controls is preferred.
• Practical problem-solving abilities and the ability to prioritize important problems and issues.
• Clear and efficient communication with team members.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and meet defined production standards.
• Project scheduling and small-team leadership abilities.
• Sufficient knowledge of safety and environmental regulations relevant to work assignments.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand upright for most of a 12-hour shift and frequently walk while performing duties.
• Ability to frequently carry, push, or pull up to 35 pounds; bend; climb; and use both hands to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate a hoist and maintain rapid mental and muscular coordination for machine operation.
• Ability to maintain three points of contact when climbing stairs or ladders and when mounting or dismounting powered industrial trucks.
• Near, far, and depth perception required for working with machinery that has moving parts.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree in electrical or electro-mechanical sciences with 1–3 years of industrial experience.
• Industrial experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC drives, PLCs, and industrial controls.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley controls.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify, install, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical drives and controls, power distribution systems, pneumatic instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose electrical, instrumentation, and control problems; repair or replace electrical components, motors, drives, and programmable logic controllers.
• Calibrate PID loops; build electrical and pneumatic control panels; install or replace lighting fixtures; and complete preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Report downtime and mechanical problems.
• Train apprentice E&I technicians as needed.
• Follow safe work practices, identify unsafe conditions, take corrective action where possible, report other hazards to site management, and suggest safety improvements.
• Complete required safety training on time and participate in the Intertape Performance System and safety audits, including the Safety Observation program.
• Maintain engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines by following diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Locate equipment problems by observing machinery, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; inspect parts and determine dimensional requirements using measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools and other equipment.
• Complete work orders and enter detailed information into the maintenance management system.
• Reduce downtime by informing production workers about routine equipment and process-care maintenance techniques.
• Monitor equipment, parts, and supply inventories; anticipate needs; place and expedite orders; and verify receipts.
• Answer questions and requests related to mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and needs to maintain continuity among work teams.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Complete other related tasks as requested by the manager.

Benefits

• Total compensation starting at $90,000–$113,000 per year.
• Saturday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate and Sunday pay at 2 times the regular rate.
• 1.5 times pay for shifts worked outside the scheduled shift.
• Three weeks of vacation, prorated in the first year.
• Competitive benefits package supporting employees and their families.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree