Maintenance Technician

Birchwood

**Maintenance Technicians** **Location:**Birchwood, WI **Shift**: 1st **Schedule:** 1st Shift: Mon-Thurs 5:30am to 3:30pm **Build Your Future with Forte Opening Solutions** At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence, innovation, safety, and collaboration. \[forteopenings.com\] **What You'll Do** **Responsibilities:** Performs preventative maintenance, light tool work, repairs and replaces parts on mechanical equipment such as Presses, Sanders and Conveyor systems. * Dependable and responsible * Able To Work Overtime When Mandated (May Be Short Notice At Times) * Able To Be "On Call" When Needed * Positive work attitude * Effectively communicate daily issues through documentation, emails and verbal communication **What We're Looking For** **Qualifications** * Working knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fabrication and Welding * Understands and applies appropriate and prescribed safety procedures and practices * Must have the ability to apply problem solving techniques to complex situations, read blue prints, job data sheets, and safety instructions * Work efficiently and without direct supervision * Possess basic computer skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows software * Trouble shoot electrical systems (PLC programing experience a bonus) * Working knowledge of 240V and 480V 3 phase and 110 volt AC and DC. * Qualified applicants will have a Vocational Degree in a related field and or a minimum of 5 years' experience. **Physical Requirements** * Climb and use ladders (Ability To Work In High Areas Comfortably Using Aerial Platforms), carry or maneuver 50+ pounds * Have manual dexterity and excellent hand-eye coordination * Kneeling, squatting, stooping, twisting. (up to 25% in an 8-hour day). * Work with products up to 60lbs throughout the day. (up to 25% in an 8-hour day.) * Push/Pull up to 100lbs with assistance (up to 13% in an 8-hour day.) * Be comfortable standing in place for extended times. * Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. **Why Join Forte?** * Competitive pay/2nd shift differential * Four-day work week, no weekends or overnights! * Opportunity for overtime on Fridays * Skill-Based Pay Program with immediate hourly rate increases (up to $1/hr for each!) for demonstrating proficiency in required skills, PLUS for learning and developing mastery in new skills * Career growth and advancement opportunities- promote from within culture whenever possible * Tuition reimbursement * Medical, dental, and vision insurance-HSA \& PPO plans * $70 monthly wellness credit toward health insurance premiums just for getting annual physicals * Company paid STD/LTD and life insurance * 401(k) with 5% company match * Paid parental leave * Vacation accruals with increases for tenure * Paid time off and paid holidays **Our Values:** * Customer Delight * Expertise * Easy to do Business With * Trustworthiness * Own Our Actions * Executional Excellence * Relentlessly Curious **Equal Opportunity Employer** Forte Opening Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law. You should be proficient in: * Facilities Maintenance Experience * Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills * Electrical Troubleshooting * Equipment Repair \& Maintenance * hydraulic presses * troubleshooting industrial equipment