Mechanical Technician

Careers • Oak Creek, WI

96d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Independence Corrugated, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is hiring a Mechanical Technician to support its Oak Creek, Wisconsin facility. The technician troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on industrial corrugated equipment and machinery to support safe, efficient production and quality products. The role includes maintaining equipment at available capacity and speed, completing maintenance records and paperwork, and following up to ensure work is performed properly. The technician may teach maintenance procedures and qualification requirements to other maintenance classifications and must be willing to work necessary hours and shifts, including on short notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and follow factory technical manuals, electrical prints, and drawings.
• Understanding of PLCs, relay logic controls, AC/DC drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, boiler systems and controls, steam systems, machining, welding, automation, and fabrication.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including moving and lifting heavy objects.
• Willingness to work necessary hours and shifts and on short notice.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Knowledge of equipment design and capabilities and how they can be translated into efficient operation.
• Knowledge of product layouts and production specifications.
• Knowledge of quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work habits and comply with company policies and procedures, including housekeeping requirements.
• Parallel rolls and make necessary settings and adjustments for optimum equipment performance and quality production.
• Teach other maintenance classifications qualification requirements and proper maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot programmable controllers, AC/DC drives, and their control systems; replace drives as needed.
• Use the CMMS maintenance software and complete required paperwork accurately and in accordance with company guidelines.
• Follow up on work to ensure repairs and maintenance are performed properly.
• Maintain machinery to maximize equipment utilization, available capacity, and speed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, and related equipment using diagrams, manuals, engineering instructions, and specifications.
• Diagnose system, apparatus, and component malfunctions using test equipment and hand tools, locate breakdown causes, and correct problems.
• Help maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including moving and lifting heavy objects.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay.
• Affordable benefits, including life, medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match.
• Clean facility featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• Respectful, empowering, team-oriented, and employee-friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

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