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Skilled - Maintenance Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee | |
 Feb 20, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
Wage: $37.00 - $50.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm Feeling underpaid or undervalued? This could be the position that you deserve! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Maintenance Technician at a company in Milwaukee, WI. This is a direct hire position for 1st shift. Apply now! Maintenance Technician Responsibilities: - Perform scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance and repairs on a variety of chemical co-packing and facility equipment - Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair and maintenance on all production machinery, including rotary and inline filling machines - Diagnose and repair various types of pumps - Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, and power transmission systems - Conduct maintenance on tanks, agitation systems, and associated piping/delivery systems for raw materials and finished products - Troubleshoot and maintain packaging equipment such as steam and heat tunnels and box erectors - Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including high and low voltage power distribution - Interface with and troubleshoot issues related to PLCs and HMls (Human-Machine Interfaces) to resolve machine faults and optimize performance - Work with industrial control devices, sensors, proximity switches, and vision systems - Execute a rigorous preventative maintenance program, performing inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to ensure equipment reliability and longevity - Adhere to all company safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures - Document preventative maintenance and repair activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System Requirements for Maintenance Technician: - High School Diploma or equivalent - Vocational/technical school certification or Associate's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology) is strongly preferred - 3+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or mechanic in a manufacturing environment, preferably in chemical, food, beverage, or pharmaceutical co-packing/processing - Strong mechanical aptitude with proficiency in hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, pipefitting and welding is a plus - Solid knowledge of industrial electrical systems and ability to read electrical schematics - Proven ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery and HMI operation - Familiarity with the maintenance of pumps, seals, valves and fluid transfer systems 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 | |