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Maintenance Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Wisconsin, Merrill | |
 Aug 03, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Maintenance Technician Wage: $25.00 - $32.00/Hour Shift: 1st Shift Hours: 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Monday - Thursday) At our client company in Merrill, WI we're not just building products - we're building a future. We're looking for a hands-on, mechanically inclined technician with a passion for precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. If you're driven, reliable, and ready to be part of a team that values quality, safety, and innovation, this is your opportunity to shine. Step into a role where every task you tackle helps power our mission: Excellence from Start to Finish. Maintenance Technician Responsibilities: - Inspect, repair, and replace components on conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulic presses, pneumatic lines, chains, belts, bearings, and rotating equipment - Perform machine alignments and mechanical adjustments to ensure smooth operation - Troubleshoot mechanical failures including vibration, overheating, wear, or misalignment issues - Fabricate or modify machine parts using hand tools, welding equipment, or machining when necessary - roubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems including AC/DC motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and solenoids - Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams to trace faults or shorts - Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to troubleshoot input/output (I/O) issues, reset faults, and perform minor logic modifications - Maintain, calibrate, and replace safety switches, photoeyes, encoders, and HMI displays - Execute daily, weekly, and monthly PM schedules to inspect and lubricate machinery and ensure continued reliability - Use vibration analysis, thermography, and other predictive tools to monitor machine condition - Maintain detailed maintenance logs, record downtime events, and document completed repairs using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Requirements for Maintenance Technician: - Previous maintenance experience - Electromechanical experience and a commitment to continuous training, especially in automation - Ability to perform routine maintenance on all machines as required - Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Exceptional mechanical aptitude, with electrical experience and troubleshooting ability - Strong attention to quality workmanship and accuracy - Good organizational skills - Excellent attendance - Ability to lift up to 50lbs - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Wausau@qpsemployment.com IND050 | |