Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Tanis Brush•Waukesha, WI

1d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining brush manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure peak machine performance, safety, and maximum uptime. This role supports production through preventative maintenance, equipment changeovers, and repair of brush tufting, trimming, cutting, and assembly machinery. Flexibility is required to support equipment downtime and production schedules. Candidates must have experience working with brush manufacturing or similar specialty production machinery.

Requirements

Experience with brush manufacturing machinery (tufting, trimming, staple-set, CNC brush machines or similar industrial equipment)
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings
Ability to recognize and perform LOTO of all power sources
Good oral and written communication skills
High attention to detail and commitment to safety
Ability to travel internationally if required
High School Diploma /GED equivalent
Requires m inimum of 2 years of combined maintenance, machinist, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or industrial machine repair experience

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a technical area preferred, not Required

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair brush manufacturing machine down situations
Perform and document preventative maintenance activities in PM program
Assist with changeovers including exchange of assemblies and carriages
Safely perform electrical and mechanical services by following LOTO procedures
Sharpen blades for machine cutting devices
Coordinate with Engineering for tooling and machine requirements
Determine best suppliers for MRO part purchases
Support facility maintenance to minimize outside contractor needs
Participate in development of work instructions and continuous improvement projects
Use measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers, and micrometers
Follow documented processes according to Quality Management System and ISO9001-13485 standards
Train and mentor other employees
Maintain clean and safe work areas
Perform other duties as assigned