Industrial Plant Maintenance Technician
We’re hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to join County Materials in Green Bay, WI.
Job Summary:
The Plant Maintenance Technician supports safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced production environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure maximum uptime, minimal downtime, and optimal equipment performance.
The ideal candidate brings strong hands‑on industrial maintenance experience, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding systems, and works effectively under pressure. This position partners closely with production, engineering, safety, and maintenance teams to meet production, quality, and workplace safety goals.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing and production equipment during active operations
Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
Respond quickly to emergency and unplanned equipment failures to reduce production downtime
Maintain compliance with safety standards, policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
Perform steel fabrication and welding for equipment repair, modification, and installation
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and work orders
Use hand tools, power tools, meters, welders, torches, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively
Weld, fabricate, and install machine components as needed
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with OSHA and company standards
Source parts and supplies, obtain vendor quotes, and install replacement components
Coordinate and communicate with vendors and external contractors for equipment maintenance and installation projects
COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:
Integrity & Organizational Awareness
Customer First Focus
Results Driven Orientation
Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Creativity & Innovation
Job-Based Competencies:
Equipment Maintenance
Mechanical Systems
Manufacturing Equipment
Production Support
Welding
Blueprint Reading
Time Management
Communication
Safety Mindedness
Experience & Qualifications:
Minimum 2+ years of experience in plant or industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
Strong hands‑on experience with hydraulic systems, mechanical repair, welding, electric motors, conveyors, steel fabrication, and overhead cranes
Demonstrated ability to work as a self‑motivated, proactive, and multitasking team player
Solid understanding of industrial maintenance practices and production equipment operations
Electrical license preferred, but not required
Work Environment:
Work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures
Work near moving machinery and equipment - could include electrical hazards
Work in a noisy environment
Physical & Work Expectations:
Sitting
Carrying/Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds
Standing / Walking / Climbing
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending
Pushing / Pulling / Reaching Above Shoulder