Skilled - Maintenance Technician

Company: QPS Employment Group
Location: Middleton
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Title: Maintenance Technician Wage: $54,080 - $74,880/year Shift: 1st Hours: 4:00am - 2:30pm (Monday - Friday) Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Maintenance Technician at a company in Middleton, WI. This is a direct hire position for 1st shift. Apply now! Maintenance Technician Responsibilities: - Promote a safety-centered culture and ensure compliance within the workplace - Follow company’s policies, OSHA regulations and all applicable laws while following all company safe work processes - Support development and installation of new automation equipment process, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities, and resolving equipment performance issues - Support daily production operations - Prioritize multiple projects and equipment/line needs to support optimal product quality and volume levels - Collect and record accurate test and process data for use in problem analysis and product verification - Maintain manufacturing process and machine documentation - Utilize strong automation background and problem-solving skills to design, modify and debug existing and new equipment - Determine root cause of equipment problems and improve process performance - Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, automation, software and hydraulic systems - Maintain high efficiency and maintenance on our equipment such as electrical saw, CNC machines, cutting and compressing equipment, packaging machine, building facilities and others - Conduct preventive maintenance programs to ensure production systems, utilities, and grounds are always in good working condition - Provide assistance to team members when troubleshooting machines / system problems - Collaborate with team to utilize equipment and improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness - Implement corrective actions identified by production and maintenance team to maintain overall equipment effectiveness - Remain current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation - Ensure corporate policies and standards are followed in both capital project implementation as well as daily maintenance operation Requirements for Maintenance Technician: - At least three years of maintenance experience in manufacturing / industrial plants - Associate’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical preferred - Experience in electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical or relevant field - Demonstrate technical knowledge in mechanical and electrical areas - Capable of troubleshooting machines or systems - Able to read drawings, prints and understand technical specifications - Experience in quoting / purchasing components and services - Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques - Effective problem-solving abilities with attention to detail - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications - Excellent communication skills - Able to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs - Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously - Good organization and prioritization skills - Strong attention to detail david.franz@qpsemployment.com 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

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