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Skilled - Maintenance Technician

Janesville, WI 53547

Posted: 05/22/2026 Job Number: 808574 Pay Rate: 62,400 Industry: Metals / Machine Shop

Job Description

Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Wage: $62,400 - $80,000/year

Shift: 3rd

Hours: 11:00pm - 7:00am

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 Janesville, WI. This is a direct hire position for 3rd shift. Apply today!

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:
- Assess and proactively predict the operational state of equipment, filters, oil, hydraulics, compressors, motors, pumps, plumbing and electrical systems and determine course of immediate and future action as needed to eliminate unscheduled downtime
- Install and setup barrels and screws on all extruders with minimal supervision
- Complete welding and fabrication work as needed, process repairs, improvements, and capital projects
- Use Fiix Maintenance Module software to generate work orders, track labor, and consume materials/parts
- Make shift rounds at a minimum of twice per shift to inspect Air Compressors, Chillers, Water Pumps, Storage Silos, Material Transfer Systems, Extrusion Equipment; Air, Water, and Electrical Systems and other Operation-Critical Equipment to insure functionality to required operational standards
- Resolve problems with equipment, leaks, and other deficiencies and take action as needed
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Program
- Install and setup barrels and screws on all extruders without supervision
- Troubleshoot PLC based control systems and make component adjustments and/or repairs
- Maintain high level of organization and high standards for housekeeping
- Make suggestions for improvements to safety, efficiency, and costs to management

 Requirements for Maintenance Technician:
- High School Diploma or GED; Technical Degree preferred
- At least five years of experience in Industrial Maintenance
- Proficient in an electrical troubleshooting with multi meter up to 480 volts
- Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics
- Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

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
 
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.
 
Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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