Maintenance Technician

KFI Workforce Solutions

Madison, WI

Pay: $27-$47/hr

Shift: Full time

**INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN**

**Location:** Portage, WI

**Type:** Full-Time, Hourly

**Shift:** All Shifts Available

**Pay Range:** $27–$47/hr (Negotiable, Depending on Experience)

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**

Join an industry-leading manufacturer specializing in heavy-gauge thermoformed plastics, material handling products, and automotive accessories. Be part of a growing operation where skilled maintenance professionals play an important role in maintaining equipment reliability, production efficiency, and safe plant operations.

**ABOUT YOU**

We're looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician with hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment. Candidates with backgrounds in plastics manufacturing, thermoforming, or similar industrial environments are encouraged to apply.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic equipment.
• Maintain and repair automated manufacturing equipment, including robotics, conveyors, motors, presses, and programmable controllers.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and program PLCs, robotics, VFDs, temperature controllers, and other automated systems.
• Install and maintain electrical wiring, conduit, power supplies, control panels, and associated components.
• Maintain facility support systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, vacuum systems, air compressors, water treatment, and ammonia systems.
• Perform welding, machining, fabrication, and equipment modifications using lathes, mills, and other fabrication tools.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, equipment specifications, and technical manuals.
• Identify equipment improvements, troubleshoot recurring issues, and implement solutions to improve reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain equipment repair logs, documentation, and spare parts inventory.
• Assist with training and supporting other maintenance team members.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

• Technical school certificate or degree in a related field, seven years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong industrial maintenance experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, robotics, VFDs, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, preventative maintenance, and industrial safety practices.
• Welding, machining, and metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Plastics manufacturing or thermoforming experience is a plus.

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

• Ability to work independently and respond to maintenance needs as they arise.
• Flexibility to work overtime, holidays, and scheduled shutdowns, sometimes with less than 24 hours' notice.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and work around industrial machinery and electrical equipment.

**Don't meet every requirement?** We encourage motivated maintenance professionals with comparable industrial experience to apply. We're always interested in individuals who bring strong technical skills, a willingness to learn, and the desire to grow with our team.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Pay: $27.00 - $47.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• How many years of hands-on Industrial Maintenance experience do you have?
• Please provide your phone number AND email address so our Hiring Manager may contact you directly. Thanks!

Work Location: In person