Maintenance Technician II
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI
Schedule: 2nd Shift (M-F, 3:00pm-11:00pm)
Pay: Up to $34/hr + $0.75/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
Position Overview
CoreWise's client is one of North America's largest wire and cable manufacturers — a family-owned company with over 75 years of history and 9,000+ team members powering homes, utilities, and infrastructure across the country. Nearly one in two new homes in the U.S. is built with their products. They are known for operational excellence, long-term stability, and a culture that genuinely takes care of its people.
The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by providing multi-craft maintenance services focused on equipment reliability, uptime, and safety. This role ensures sustainable operation of production machinery through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities. The Maintenance Technician II also plays a key role in continuous improvement initiatives, equipment optimization, and mentoring junior technicians.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment malfunctions using logical and systematic methodologies
- Install, repair, align, and adjust mechanical drive systems to meet operational specifications
- Perform preventive maintenance, major service, and equipment overhauls on production machinery
- Replace failed parts or components and restore equipment to safe operating condition
- Maintain machinery lubrication systems and requirements
- Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using diagnostic tools such as voltmeters and ohmmeters
- Install, inspect, repair, or replace electrical wiring, conduits, fixtures, receptacles, and related components
Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
- Complete all assigned preventive maintenance tasks on motors, conveyors, and manufacturing equipment
- Recommend process or procedural improvements based on observed equipment performance and reliability trends
- Maintain accurate and current maintenance records in CMMS to support historical tracking and future maintenance planning
Continuous Improvement & Process Support
- Participate in problem-solving and process improvement teams
- Support reliability and maintainability initiatives across manufacturing operations
- Maintain a continuous learning mindset to stay current with equipment, tools, and maintenance practices
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2-year Technical Degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience or equivalent skill demonstration
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Proficient with standard shop equipment and portable power tools
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, OEM manuals, and precision measuring devices
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CMMS)
- Successful completion of required certification testing
Why Apply?
- Competitive pay with a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and more!
- Strong retirement benefits including a company pension and 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
- Career development support including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and leadership training.
- Opportunity for long-term, stable employment — not a temp or contract position.
