New 
Skilled - Maintenance Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Mequon | |
 Sep 17, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Wage: $34.00-$45.00/hour Based on experience Shift: 12-Hour Night Shifts Hours: 6:30pm-6:30am We are seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians with a strong background maintaining and troubleshooting plastic injection molding equipment, high-speed robotics, and automated manufacturing systems. These positions require skilled maintenance candidates who can independently diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and respond quickly to production equipment breakdowns. This is a direct hire opportunity in Mequon, WI. Maintenance Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment - Troubleshoot and repair high-speed robotics and automated production equipment - Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems using schematics - Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs using electrical schematics and diagrams - Diagnose electrical and electronic malfunctions, including troubleshooting microprocessors and automated controls - Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment - Maintain and repair lifts, hoists, material-handling equipment, and other plant equipment - Support plant systems, including plumbing, HVAC, ventilation, exhaust systems, and compressors - Read and work from prints, plans, sketches, schematics, and equipment layouts - Use precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, levels, scales, and dividers - Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns with minimal supervision and prioritize repairs to minimize production downtime - Perform work involving welding, electronics, machine shop equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, and electrical maintenance - Follow all established safety, food safety, quality, and PPE requirements Maintenance Technician Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education or training is a plus - Plastic injection molding maintenance experience required - Minimum 4 years of industrial maintenance experience - Experience repairing plastic injection molding machines; Husky and/or Van Dorn experience is highly desirable - Strong working knowledge of robotics and automation required - Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills - Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits and read electrical schematics - Industrial electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills are a plus - Experience with welding, electronics, air compressors, machine shop equipment, hydraulics, and electrical maintenance - Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, technical procedures, prints, and schematics - Ability to independently diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate repairs - Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally - Comfortable working around moving machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment IND999 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 job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |