Preventative Maintenance Technician

Morris Midwest • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

Morris Midwest, a division of Morris Group, Inc., is seeking a motivated Preventative Maintenance Technician willing to learn. The role provides scheduled maintenance of CNC production equipment at customer facilities and includes opportunities to work in a fast-paced, growing industry. The technician uses hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment, and applies a basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Daily travel from home to customer facilities is required, with occasional overnight hotel stays for remote customer locations within the designated coverage territory or remote training programs. The technician communicates between customers and the Morris Service Group, promotes customer relationships and brand dedication, and continually learns new technology and soft skills. The job involves work at dynamic customer sites and, for designated safety-sensitive positions, industrial environments and equipment access that may require working in tight spaces or elevated areas.

Requirements

• Proficient English verbal and written communication and customer relations skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to present a professional image and adapt to changes, delays, and general work-related issues.
• Basic digital literacy and demonstrated understanding of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and other business programs.
• Must have or be willing and capable of developing electro-mechanical skills, including motors, drives, and transformers.
• Basic mechanical and logical troubleshooting skills.
• Rational decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a multi-control-systems environment is required; troubleshooting skills are a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to access all areas of premises; concentrate and remain focused while handling multiple tasks; and sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, reach, and lift materials up to 50 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees; frequently use hands and arms.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work responsibly and professionally at dynamic job sites with tight timelines, changing priorities, customers, and team members.
• For designated safety-sensitive roles: ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods; work in tight spaces, awkward positions, equipment interiors, and elevated areas; and perform precise work requiring strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• For designated safety-sensitive roles: ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions while consistently wearing required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of machine tool manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair, or a broad shop background.
• Manufacturing experience in CNC machine tool repair.
• Troubleshooting skills in a multi-control-systems environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled preventative maintenance for CNC production equipment at customer facilities.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to perform maintenance.
• Use machine tool manuals, technical documents, and internal and vendor resources to research machine parts and service.
• Provide a direct communication link between the customer and the Morris Service Group.
• Follow safety laws and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Promote and perform preventative maintenance on customer machine tool equipment and conduct maintenance training for customer employees.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the machine tool industry and the company’s represented product lines.
• Build brand dedication through service and customer relationships.
• Travel and work safely while continually learning new technology and soft skills.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Market-competitive comprehensive health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan, vision and dental coverage, and company-paid life insurance.
• Three or more weeks of vacation to start.
• Ten company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events and perks.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed