Entry Level Maintenance Technician
DANE MANUFACTURING COMPANY•Waunakee, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician - Entry Level is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of machinery to support production uptime, quality, and on-time delivery. The technician applies mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic expertise while following all safety and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (technical or trade school preferred)
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with fabrication equipment (press brakes, lasers, punches)
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on fabrication equipment including press brakes, lasers, punches, weld cells, saws, and paint line systems
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance per established schedules
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and basic automation components
- Align, adjust, and calibrate machines to ensure optimal performance and quality
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and relocations
- Maintain facility systems such as compressed air, HVAC, lighting, and basic plumbing
- Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repairs as needed
- Follow all OSHA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and plant safety procedures
- Identify and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors
- Maintain compliance with electrical and mechanical safety standards
- Accurately document maintenance work, parts usage, and downtime
- Communicate equipment status and repair timelines to production leadership
- Recommend improvements to maintenance practices and equipment reliability
- Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures
- Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, maintenance costs, and safety risks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
