Maintenance Technician II – Industrial Manufacturing (Wire Production)

Maintenance Technician II – Industrial Manufacturing (Wire Production)

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

Shift: 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Pay: $31.00 – $34.00/hr + $1.50 shift differential

Employment Type: Direct Placement

About the Opportunity

A leading global manufacturer in the wire and cable industry is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician II to join its high-performance production team in Pleasant Prairie, WI. This is a career opportunity within a highly respected manufacturing environment known for operational excellence, advanced equipment, and strong investment in employee development.

This organization offers a stable, growth-focused workplace where technical expertise is valued, continuous improvement is encouraged, and maintenance professionals play a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production.

Position Overview

As a Maintenance Technician II, you will provide advanced multi-craft maintenance support across a modern manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex production equipment while ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency.

This role is ideal for experienced technicians who are confident working with both mechanical and electrical systems and who take pride in solving problems, improving equipment performance, and supporting production reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyor systems, and production machinery
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues using structured diagnostic methods
• Install, align, repair, and replace mechanical drive systems and components
• Perform electrical testing using meters (ohmmeters, voltmeters, and other diagnostic tools)
• Maintain and repair electrical systems including wiring, switches, lighting, and control components
• Ensure proper lubrication and mechanical upkeep of all assigned equipment
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems
• Recommend process improvements based on equipment performance and reliability trends
• Train and mentor junior technicians and production operators
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the facility

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance or comparable experience
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and manuals
• Experience with industrial tools and shop equipment (drill press, band saw, power tools, etc.)
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Strong computer skills (CMMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team setting
• Willingness to train and mentor others
• Technical degree (2-year) preferred
• Completion of skills assessment required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
• Standing, walking, bending, and climbing throughout the shift
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, conveyors, and forklift traffic
• Must be able to follow all safety protocols and procedures without exception
• Required to work in alignment with environmental and safety compliance standards

Safety & Quality Expectations

• Maintain strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures
• Immediately report safety incidents, hazards, or equipment concerns
• Participate in annual skills assessments and ongoing technical training
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, safety awareness, and operational excellence

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing organization that values technical expertise and invests in long-term employee success. Maintenance professionals here are not just support staff—they are essential contributors to plant performance, reliability, and innovation.

If you are looking for a stable, well-compensated role where your mechanical and electrical skills directly impact production success, this position offers both challenge and long-term career growth.

Pride Global and its affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Global, and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.