Maintenance Technician II
Carlisle Companies · Waukesha, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Carlisle Companies (industrial) in Waukesha, WI. Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 155 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 155 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 49%
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- ✓ Welding 44%
- Robotics 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- ◆Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
- ◆Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
- ◆Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
- ◆Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
- ◆Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
- ◆Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information within MaintainX.
- ◆Proper work order documentation and asset state updates in MaintainX.
- ◆Maintain PM Completion rate per Maintain X guidelines.
- ◆Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
- ◆Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
- ◆Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
- ◆Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
- ◆Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
- ◆Performing ongoing preventative maintenance on facility equipment.
- ◆Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, push buttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed.
- ◆Comply and participate in regulatory, Carlisle, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS)
- ◆Articulate to vendors/engineer’s machine issue to resolve technical issues.
- ◆Assist with basic electronics/ Programmable Logic Controls troubleshooting.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Required
- ✓Education – High School diploma or GED required.
- ✓Two to Five (2-5) years related maintenance experience; relevant Technical degree or certification.
- ✓Must complete NFPA 70E training within 180 days of assignment.
- ✓Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and welding.
- ✓Mechanical background with rotating equipment. hydraulic and pneumatic.
- ✓Electrical troubleshooting (motors, sensors, relays, basic PLC I/O)
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- ✓Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures
- ✓Knowledge and use of calipers, micrometers and digital multimeters (required)
- ✓Knowledge of various hand and power tools
- ✓Certified to operate a forklift.
- ✓Working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulics. Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- ✓Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- ✓Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
- ✓Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- ✓Ability to use hand & portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).
- ✓Ability to obtain rigging training and certification (as needed).
- ✓Ability to obtain welding certification (as needed).
Requirements
Frequency scale: Occasionally (0–30%) | Frequently (31–60%) | Continuously (61–100%)
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Shift: 1st Shift
Hourly Rate: $28.70
Shift Differential : $1.00
Actual salary could be greater based on education, experience, and other qualifying skill sets.
Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM) is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join their first shift team in Waukesha, WI . The Technican will maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various maintenance tasks throughout the facility with key knowledge of the equipment and minimum supervision. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.
Working Conditions
- •Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
- •Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.
- •Confined workspaces.
Physical
Lifting or carrying
- •1–10 LBS — Frequently
- •11–20 LBS — Frequently
- •21–40 LBS — Frequently
- •41–50 LBS —Frequently
- •51 OR MORE LBS — (not indicated)
Pushing or pulling
- •1–40 LBS — Occasionally
- •41–50 LBS — Occasionally
- •51 OR MORE LBS — (not indicated)
Other physical demands
- •BENDING OR STOOPING — Occasionally
- •REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL — Occasionally
- •DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES — (not indicated)
- •OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS — (not indicated)
- •CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.) — (not indicated)
- •WALKING — Frequently
- •STANDING — Frequently
- •SITTING — Frequently
- •WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES — (not indicated)
- •REPETTIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- •WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS) — Continuously
- •VISION — Continuously
- •HEARING — Continuously
- •DEXTERITY — Continuously
- •HAND EYE COORDINATION — Continuously