Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Franklin, WI 53132

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: 58444361 Compensation: $25-27 / hour

Job Description

Facility Maintenance Technician
Location: Franklin, WI
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
Overtime available as needed.
Pay: $25.00-$30.00/hour (Based on experience)
Benefits Include:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Annual Performance Bonus Eligibility
  • Career Development & Training
  • Stable, Long-Term Employment
Overview
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a well-established, employee-owned manufacturing company seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to join their Franklin, WI team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and working in a modern manufacturing environment. Whether your background is industrial maintenance, automotive repair, HVAC, or mechanical service, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills while supporting critical manufacturing operations.
If you're looking for a company that values safety, stability, and long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility and production equipment
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Complete scheduled preventative maintenance activities
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documentation
  • Repair and maintain facility systems including mechanical, plumbing, and basic electrical equipment
  • Assist with equipment installations and machine setup
  • Use CMMS software to document maintenance activities and order replacement parts
  • Safely operate hand tools, power tools, hoists, and other maintenance equipment
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records
  • Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing best practices
  • Assist with training less experienced maintenance technicians as needed
Qualifications
Required:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • 1-3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, automotive, mechanical, or HVAC environment
  • Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
  • Experience using common hand and power tools
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance requests
Preferred:
  • Industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
  • Basic HVAC knowledge
  • NFPA 70E training
  • Refrigeration certification
Why Join This Company?
  • Employee-owned organization with a strong culture of teamwork
  • Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career opportunities
  • Modern facility with ongoing investment in equipment and technology
  • Opportunities for technical training and career advancement
  • Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and excellent benefits
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Sterling Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender

Meet Your Recruiter

Zachery Noble
Technical Recruiter

Zach Noble is a Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, supporting the Commercial Division. He brings four years of corporate recruiting experience in human resources and continues to build his career with Sterling after recently joining the team.

Zach enjoys the relationship-driven side of recruiting, including getting to know candidates, understanding their goals, and helping them identify opportunities that align with their career path. His approach is centered on communication, trust, and helping people feel supported throughout the hiring process.

For Zach, recruiting is about more than matching experience to a job description. It is about helping people take meaningful steps forward in their careers while supporting teams with the talent they need to grow and succeed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

 As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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