Maintenance Technician

We are searching for a motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team! 

For more than 40 years, RenewAire has led the way in energy recovery ventilation, delivering healthier indoor environments while reducing energy costs. We’re a people-first organization that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. Located in Madison, WI, we proudly hold Green Globes, LEED Gold, and ENERGY STAR certifications, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, quality, and employee success.
 

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the preventative maintenance and repairs on all production equipment, tool maintenance program, and manufacturing tool needs. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintenance of the building, building services and acts as the key point of contact for all facility/building related maintenance. This position supports all maintenance activities and helps create core foundational standard practices for maintenance functions by utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This position will also help establish a long-lasting foundation of a world-class maintenance department in a growing green tech company.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE:

This role in onsite Monday through Friday, with flexible a start time between 6am - 7:30am. Travel required between three main facilities (company vehicle and/or mileage reimbursement provided).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• A critical position that maintains an extensive and invaluable inventory of state-of-the-art production equipment, with the goal of maximizing uptime: Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, complete preventative maintenance work orders, provide continuous improvement input to the overall maintenance initiative
• Manage the hand tool maintenance program to include: Issuing and assuring all tools are in good working order, purchasing new tools required for ongoing or new products, routinely check and maintain all assembly support equipment to include, but not limited to, panel saws, jig saws, dust collection systems, air compressor, jib cranes, hipot test carts and electrical testing cords
• Responsible for maintenance, operation and repair of all facility equipment, systems, and structure to include, but not limited to, physical structure, fire protection, plumbing, electrical distribution, heating ventilation and air conditioning systems, boilers, compressed air, compressed gas delivery and other facility and process equipment as required
• Coordinate facility maintenance and service efforts with contractors and vendors, as require
• Utilize blueprints, schematics and drawings to troubleshoot key facility systems and production equipment
• Coordinate required testing of facility systems as required by code
• Maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, etc.)
• Responsible for maintenance planning to include inventory control of all repair/spare parts
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Hippo)
• Maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe maintenance shop area
• Maintain successful working relationships with all internal customers, providing the support they need to work efficiently and safely
• Actively identify, and implement process and equipment solutions to general workspaces, tools and procedures with a focus on reducing lead times and improving safety
• Become knowledgeable on Quick Response Manufacturing concepts 
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree in technical field and 3 years’ experience in facilities/plant maintenance or equivalent experience
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and repair on production equipment: Sheet metal fabrication equipment (e.g. punch press, laser cutting, panel bender, etc.), paint equipment, highly technical and semi-automated cellular manufacturing
• Must have the ability to read and understand engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and other manufacturing instructions
• Knowledge of utility systems such as boilers, HVAC, compressed air, compressed gas, fire protection, plumbing and hydraulic systems
• Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals and practical working experience with applications (Higher level of electrical competencies is a plus)
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems 

COMPETENCIES 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills 
• Strong mathematical skills 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.  The employee frequently needs to sit and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects. Occasionally, the employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a production environment with mechanical assembly operations and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Keywords: Maintenance, Maintenance Technician, Manufacturing, Problem solving, Detail oriented, Process Improvement, Skilled Trades, CMMS Systems, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Electrical, Forklift, Welding, Fabrication Equipment Maintenance