Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Maintenance Technician
We're looking for a dependable Maintenance Technician willing to work 2nd shift at our Madison, WI facility with strong industrial maintenance experience who enjoys working with high‑tech manufacturing equipment, solving problems on the fly, and keeping operations running at peak performance. If you're skilled with mechanical and electrical systems, comfortable in a fast‑paced production environment, and ready to take ownership of equipment reliability, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.
Compensation
Based on experience, the pay range is $30.00 – $35.00 per hour.
Work Schedule
2nd Shift | Monday – Friday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Works 1 weekend per month
- Onsite in Madison, WI
Why Placon – You'll Love It Here
- A hands‑on technical role where your mechanical and troubleshooting skills truly matter
- Opportunities to work with advanced manufacturing technology and grow your skill set
- A supportive environment with modern equipment and strong team collaboration
- Competitive pay, great benefits, and a stable Monday–Friday schedule
- A culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
What You'll Do
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on production and support equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and implement effective, timely solutions
- Safely operate and maintain tools, test equipment, and specialized machinery
- Inspect equipment, complete work orders, and maintain accurate maintenance records
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability
- Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment
What You Bring
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in an industrial setting
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment
- Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and technical documentation
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive, hands‑on approach
- Clear communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset
- Ability to prioritize tasks and support production needs on 2nd shift
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Does this sound like you?
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Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).
Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.