Maintenance Technician

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering

Kenosha, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Blueprints, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Conveyor Systems, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Employee Retention, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Food Production, Food and Beverage Industry, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Production Support, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Reliability Engineering, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Servomechanism, System Start-Up, Team Player, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Welding
LOCATION
Kenosha, WI
POSTED
2 days ago

Aegis is partnered with a large-scale food and beverage manufacturer operating modern, highly automated production facilities supporting nationally recognized consumer products. This organization is known for strong employee retention, excellent benefits, and significant opportunities for long-term growth within maintenance and operations. Their facilities are fast-paced, team-oriented environments focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

They are seeking Maintenance Technicians to support electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment uptime across high-speed production operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment
  • Troubleshoot mechanical systems including conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, gearboxes, rollers, and packaging equipment
  • Diagnose and repair electrical systems including 480V equipment, sensors, VFDs, HMIs, PLCs, and servo motors
  • Support production by responding to equipment downtime and troubleshooting line issues
  • Assist with equipment changeovers and startup activities
  • Interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical ladder diagrams
  • Complete work orders and maintenance documentation within CMMS systems
  • Perform fabrication, rebuilds, and equipment upgrades as needed
  • Maintain safe work practices including lockout/tagout procedures

Requirements:

  • 2+ years maintenance experience within manufacturing
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability
  • Experience supporting automated or high-speed production equipment
  • Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems
  • Ability to read schematics and mechanical drawings
  • Comfortable working off-shift schedules in a fast-paced production environment

Preferred Experience:

  • Food, beverage, packaging, bottling, pharmaceutical, or FDA-regulated manufacturing experience
  • Technical degree or maintenance certification
  • Welding and fabrication experience
  • Union manufacturing experience

Why This Opportunity?

  • Household-name manufacturing organization with strong long-term stability
  • Excellent benefits package including strong 401k match and tuition reimbursement
  • Significant overtime opportunities available
  • Modern, highly automated facilities
  • Strong long-term growth opportunities within maintenance and operations

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Technician looking to join a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing company with strong benefits and long-term career potential.

You should be proficient in:

  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • Electrical Schematics
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Hydraulic Systems & Components
  • Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Servo Motors

About the Company

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Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering