Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Maintenance Technician

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job type: Full time

Schedule: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday

Hourly pay: $25.50-$28.50/hr (Pay for Experience)

**Compensation for this position includes hourly salary, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

What You'll Do

As a maintenance technician, you will perform general repairs and proactive maintenance of the facility and its applicable equipment. You will maintain appropriate logs and inspection sheets of the work or inspection performed.

You will...

• Perform and document weekly inspections of operational fulfillment equipment to include but not limited to, stock chasers, forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyor systems, wire machines and other equipment as necessary.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on assigned facility equipment to include but not limited to conveyor systems, battery charging stations, stock chasers, wire pulling equipment, compactors, exhaust fans, etc.
• Perform daily facility inspections to identify maintenance deficiencies and preventative maintenance tasks. Identified repairs that are within qualifications should be made, those that fall outside qualification should be coordinated with a 3rd party for repair.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and regulations.
• Lead monthly safety and compliance inspections to ensure facility is in standing order with corporate and OSHA safety standards.
• Assist in facility custodial tasks as necessary or assigned.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Four years machine maintenance and repair work experience, knowledge of power equipment, basic forklift, and power equipment skills.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Basic math skills (add and subtract numbers)
• Basic English communication skills

• Vocational/Technical schooling in facility maintenance or applicable work experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred, but not required:

• Electrician license with a Commercial Industrial focus, HVAC Certifications, applicable mechanical repair certifications.

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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