Maintenance Technician

Grede•Wauwatosa, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Grede is seeking a skilled and experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join their maintenance team. This role is vital to the ongoing reliability, safety, and efficiency of their equipment and systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on expert in troubleshooting, repair, and system optimization with a proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior mechanics. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure uptime, productivity, and safety are maximized.

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
Advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems knowledge.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools and predictive maintenance technologies.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, background check, and respirator fit test
Ability to stand, bend, twist, kneel, walk for 10+ hours, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds, and work in an extremely hot environment

Nice To Haves

Certification or degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance strategies, overhauls, and rebuilds for critical equipment (e.g., turbines, motors, compressors).
Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on industrial machinery, including motors, pumps, furnaces, conveyors, and dust collectors.
Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and startup.
Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues using advanced tools (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing).
Conduct root cause analysis and predictive maintenance to prevent downtime.
Mentor and train junior technicians, coordinate maintenance schedules, and lead teams during shutdowns or major overhauls.
Integrate new equipment into production lines, manage upgrades and retrofits, and collaborate with engineers to optimize efficiency, safety, and reliability.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems.
Troubleshoot and program electrical systems, including high-voltage equipment, VFDs, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
Assist in control system design to maximize uptime.
Implement and manage predictive maintenance programs using CMMS tools, ensuring accurate monitoring and timely interventions.
Enforce OSHA and industry safety standards, conduct audits, manage LOTO procedures, and lead safety training initiatives.
Perform advanced welding, fabrication, and machining to repair or modify equipment and produce custom parts.
Maintain maintenance records, prepare performance reports, and develop SOPs to ensure consistent repair and operation standards.