Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Employment Status: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Onsite Waupaca WI

Work Schedule: 6:00 pm to 6:00 am 2-2-3 shift

Travel: Occasional to run company errands

Supervision: None

Pay: $31 to $35.22/hour

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician demonstrates Service with Knowledge® by ensuring the reliable operation of plant equipment and facilities by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and building systems. This role is critical to minimizing production downtime and supporting operational efficiency while upholding quality and safety standards. Through proactive communication and effective collaboration with production teams and fellow maintenance staff, the technician identifies root causes of issues, recommends process improvements, and maintains accurate records.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts repairs and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments.

• Remains current on the functionality, maintenance requirements, and operating procedures of plant equipment.

• Ensure production downtime is minimized through effective troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of machinery. Identify root cause and find solutions to prevent reoccurrence when applicable.

• Collaborate with production staff to solve maintenance issues.

• Performs building and equipment maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems including but not limited to installing circuits, wiring, and related components; ensures proper testing and repair of electrical systems.

• Accountable for completing weekly preventative maintenance assignments while properly prioritizing workload. Completes all check points and notifies supervisor if any deviations were deemed appropriate.

• Actively communicates with other maintenance staff passing down relevant information to ensure smooth workflow.

• Tracks, maintains and performs preventative and demand maintenance of production, assembly, and testing equipment. Maintain accurate and up to date records of equipment, materials used and time required.

• Ensures compliance with OSHA standards and company safety procedures; maintains clean, organized work areas using 6S principles.

• Completes assigned projects while being attentive and solution driven, recommending possible process improvements that will increase efficiency and production quality.

• Become and remain proficient in skills required to keep plant equipment and building in good working order including lubrication, plumbing, electrical (including high voltage 480V 3-phase), fabrication, hydraulics, welding and carpentry.

Other Duties

• Assists Engineering and outside contractors in the design, installation, and update of new or existing equipment as needed

• Assists with general facility upkeep as needed.

• Conduct technical or research work as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

This is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities. These items may change, or new items may be assigned with or without notice.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Highschool Diploma/GED required.

• Technical certificate in a maintenance related field such as electrical or mechanical or equivalent experience in maintenance preferred.

• Experience in the maintenance field preferred.

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.

• Fabrication experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) Required

• Knowledge of industrial electricity including 480V 3‑phase, circuits, wiring methods, motor controls, fuses/breakers, and lockout/tagout (LOTO).

• Advanced knowledge of tools instrumentation, and test equipment for maintenance equipment.

• Knowledge of motors, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, and other industrial equipment.

• Knowledge of pneumatics, machining, plumbing, and fabrication.

• Knowledge of PM best practices and maintenance planning.

• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.

• Skilled in identifying maintenance related downtime causes and recommending improvements.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, and people skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to prioritize work based on production impact.

• Ability to multi-task and work in an organized manner.

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

• Ability to complete accurate maintenance records.

• Self-motivated and ability to work without direct supervision.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office, other computer programs, and technology.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Modified “light duty” restrictions may be arranged as needed and when available for job-related injuries or illnesses.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.

• Bend, stoop, reach, and climb ladders or stairs as needed.

• Use hands for handling tools, operating diagnostic equipment, performing maintenance and making repairs along with writing and keyboarding.

• Maintain visual acuity to read technical documents, inspect equipment, and identify hazards.

• Maintain adequate hearing to detect alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in a noisy environment.

• Occasionally perform tasks in confined spaces, elevated areas, and around moving machinery.

• Lift parts, tools, equipment up to 35 pounds.

• Lift, carry, and push over 100 pounds in a team.

• Use hand and power tools, forklifts, and scissor lifts, requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and OSHA standards.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Primarily works in a manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, and temperature variations.

• Safety Requirements: Must adhere to all company safety policies, wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment), and comply with OSHA and facility safety standards.

EEO Policy Statement:

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Gusmer will also consider requests for reasonable accommodations made by applicants and employees on an individualized basis, including those based on disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, where such accommodations do not impose an undue burden on the business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.