Industrial Maintenance Technician II
Direct Hire | $38.06/hr + $2 Shift Differential | 3rd Shift | Waukesha, WI
Kelly Services is hiring an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician II for a direct-hire opportunity in a large manufacturing facility in Waukesha, WI.
If you're the person others call when production equipment goes down, this could be a strong next move.
This is a hands-on, advanced maintenance role where you'll independently troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial equipment . You'll also have opportunities to fabricate components, modify machinery, improve equipment reliability, and solve problems even when documentation is limited.
Job Details
Location: Waukesha, WI
Base Pay: $38.06/hour
Shift Differential: +$2.00/hour
Effective Hourly Rate: $40.06/hour
Shift: 3rd Shift
Hours: 11:00 PM-7:00 AM
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday
Why You'll Want This Job
$40.06/hour including shift differential
Direct-hire opportunity
Consistent 3rd-shift Sunday-Thursday schedule
Advanced troubleshooting rather than repetitive maintenance work
Work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Opportunity to improve and retrofit existing equipment
Hands-on welding, fabrication, machining, and equipment repair
Work with cranes, metalworking equipment, production machinery, and plant utilities
High level of independence and ownership
Opportunity to expand your technical knowledge across multiple skilled maintenance disciplines
What You'll Be Doing
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician II, you'll help keep production equipment, plant utilities, and facility systems operating safely and reliably.
You'll independently diagnose problems, perform repairs, and identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Your day may include:
Troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical production equipment
Diagnosing hydraulic and pneumatic system failures
Performing preventive and corrective maintenance
Repairing and maintaining production and facility equipment
Troubleshooting equipment even when drawings or documentation are incomplete
Planning and completing equipment modifications and retrofits
Replacing or upgrading components to improve reliability and functionality
Setting up and operating common machine shop equipment
Performing precision equipment adjustments and alignments
Using precision measuring instruments
Fabricating replacement parts, brackets, guards, and other components
Performing welding and fabrication as needed
Rigging, moving, loading, unloading, and installing machinery
Maintaining plant utilities and supporting facility-related repairs
Working from work orders, drawings, schematics, sketches, and equipment manuals
Using multimeters and other diagnostic equipment
Following proper Lockout/Tagout procedures
Maintaining accurate maintenance records
Keeping tools, equipment, and workspaces organized and safe
Equipment You'll Work With
This position supports a wide variety of industrial equipment, which may include:
CNC and NC machinery
Burn machines
Hydraulic shears
Press brakes
Metalworking and cutting equipment
Coil winders
Industrial ovens
Overhead cranes
Welding equipment
Hydraulic systems
Pneumatic systems
Motors and mechanical drive systems
Plant utilities and facility equipment
If you enjoy variety, this is not a role where you'll spend every night working on the same machine.
What We're Looking For
This could be a strong fit if you have:
3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience with a technical diploma
OR
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with formal technical training
We're especially interested in candidates with strong experience in several of the following areas:
Industrial mechanical maintenance
Electrical troubleshooting
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Motors and mechanical systems
Welding and fabrication
Machine repair
Equipment alignment and precision adjustments
Industrial machinery installation
Rigging and equipment moving
Plant utilities
Preventive maintenance
Technical Skills That Will Help You Succeed
Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment failures
Strong mechanical aptitude
Electrical troubleshooting knowledge
Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
Experience using multimeters and diagnostic tools
Strong welding and fabrication skills
Ability to operate machine shop equipment
Experience using precision measuring instruments
Ability to repair equipment using manufacturer specifications and technical documentation
Ability to identify improvements that increase equipment reliability or functionality
Comfortable using email, internet-based resources, and computerized maintenance or data-entry systems
More Than Repair Work
This is a Level II maintenance position , so you'll be expected to do more than replace failed components.
You'll have opportunities to:
Determine the root cause of equipment problems
Develop solutions when documentation is incomplete
Retrofit existing machinery with improved components
Participate in the planning of equipment modifications
Improve equipment reliability and functionality
Work independently with limited supervision
Partner with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams
Physical & Work Environment
This is an active industrial maintenance position in a large manufacturing facility.
Candidates should be comfortable:
Standing and walking for extended periods
Climbing, balancing, bending, pushing, pulling, and carrying
Working in tight or difficult positions when equipment repairs require it
Performing overhead work, including repairs to cranes
Working at heights ranging up to approximately 70 feet
Occasionally working on rooftops
Working in environments that may be wet, oily, dirty, hot, or cold
Occasionally performing outdoor maintenance work
Handling moderate to heavy materials, with mechanical lifting assistance available when required
Following all required PPE and LOTO safety procedures
Ready for a Maintenance Role That Uses Your Full Skill Set?
If you have strong industrial maintenance experience and enjoy troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating, modifying, and improving equipment , this is an opportunity to put those skills to work in a role with real technical variety and responsibility.
Apply today for this direct-hire Industrial Maintenance Technician II opportunity with Kelly Services in Waukesha, WI.
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