Maintenance Mechanic
We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing machinery used in paper converting, including rewinding, folding, conveying, and packaging equipment. Your role will involve reading electrical and mechanical drawings, testing fuses, resetting electrical overloads on motors, and diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues. You will also change out electrical motors, repair or replace various mechanical components, and perform welding tasks. Additionally, you will engage in preventative maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical problems independently.
Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Test fuses and reset electrical overloads on motors.
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical problems.
- Change out and correctly wire electrical motors.
- Repair or replace shafts, gearboxes, belts, chains, sprockets, idler rollers, gears, guards, brakes, air and hydraulic cylinders, pumps, clutches, and bearings.
- Perform welding using arc, MIG, TIG, and flame cutting techniques.
- Implement preventative maintenance systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems with minimal supervision.
- Utilize personal tools for maintenance tasks.
Essential Skills:
- Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues.
- Experience with repair and maintenance of machinery.
- Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Welding skills in arc, MIG, TIG, and flame cutting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- High School diploma required.
- Technical degree and/or related equivalent experience preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
Why Work Here?
Join a fast-paced, rapidly growing company that values performance and skill development. We offer a dynamic and clean work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. Our company is known for its innovative products and markets across North America and beyond, providing you with ample opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Work Environment:
The role is within a clean, non-union paper company environment. The job is performance-based, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience in a fast-paced setting. Our company focuses on manufacturing towel and tissue products and offers a full line of spill control products distributed worldwide.
Job Type & Location:
This is a Permanent position based out of Cudahy, Wisconsin.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $65000.00/yr.
401k Health/Dental/Vision HSA/FSA Accounts Life and Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Cudahy, WI.
Application Deadline:
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.