Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI
Shift: 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Pay Rate: $31.00 – $34.00/hr + $1.50 Shift Differential
Position Overview
KLS is recruiting a high-level Maintenance Technician II for a premier manufacturing partner in Pleasant Prairie. This is a senior-level role focused on multi-craft equipment reliability, precision maintenance, and continuous process improvement. You will be a key driver in maintaining a "world-class" preventative maintenance program to ensure equipment remains in like-new condition.
Your starting rate is determined by a technical assessment:
Level II Technicians: Candidates who demonstrate senior-level mastery in our assessment will start at the higher end of the pay scale ($33.00–$34.00+).
Level I Technicians: If the assessment identifies you as Level I, you will start at the lower end ($31.00+) with a clear opportunity to promote to Level II and increase your pay once specific skill benchmarks are met.
To be considered for this role, You must meet the following criteria:
Interview Availability: Ability to complete a one-on-one phone screen with the Manager and attend a mandatory on-site interview if advanced.
Assessment: Willingness to complete a comprehensive 2 to 2.5-hour online Technical Assessment.
Detailed Experience: You must provide a list of specific products manufactured by your previous employers and the exact types of machinery you repaired (e.g., "Food Grade Packaging - repaired Bosch Bagging machines and Allen Bradley PLCs").
Hands-On History: Proven experience in a manufacturing environment involving physical equipment repair and troubleshooting (both mechanical and electrical).
Systematic Troubleshooting: Diagnose malfunctions in mechanical and electrical systems using logical, data-driven methodologies.
Electrical Maintenance: Install and repair wiring, conduits, and circuits using ohmmeters and voltmeters.
Mechanical Precision: Perform alignments on drive systems, execute major service overhauls, and manage machinery lubrication.
Data Integrity: Maintain accurate records via CMMS to establish historical trends and guide predictive maintenance.
Leadership: Mentor Level I technicians and operators on proper equipment service and condition monitoring.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
Technical Skills: Strong background in both Mechanical and Electrical systems; ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.
Precision: Expertise in using shop equipment (drill press, band saw, power tools) and reading precision measuring devices.
Computer Literacy: Proficient in CMMS and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Education: High school diploma required; 2-year Technical Degree highly desired.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance & Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)