Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Richfield, WI

Pay Range: $30.00 - $40.00/hour + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Work Hours: Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule | 12-hour shifts (8-hour training schedule)

Type of Employment (Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent Hire): Permanent Hire (Direct Hire)

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for a growing company in the advanced manufacturing/medical manufacturing industry. Qualified candidates must have experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Description

Are you an experienced industrial maintenance professional looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential? Our client is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians to support a highly automated manufacturing environment focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, and complete repairs on production machinery and facility systems to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency. You'll work with modern manufacturing equipment while collaborating with engineering and production teams to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Support molding equipment, automation systems, HVAC, compressed air, chillers, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Perform machine calibrations and prepare equipment for production runs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, and work orders.
• Document maintenance activities and provide recommendations for process and equipment improvements.
• Assist with troubleshooting automation systems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe work environment while following all company safety procedures.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience maintaining automated manufacturing or production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work a rotating 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts.

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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation--connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results by building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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