Maintenance Technician II
ERMCO · Bristol, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at ERMCO (industrial) in Bristol, WI. Maintain a clean work area and support 5S activities.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, PLC, Automation, EHS / safety
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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 119 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 122 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- ✓ PLC 48%
- Welding 43%
- Robotics 24%
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This plant: ERMCO in Bristol
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift · Manufacturing · Supervisor
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Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician II performs skilled troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations through mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation troubleshooting. We currently have opportunities on 2nd shift (3pm to 11pm) and 3rd shift (11pm to 7am) MONDAY to FRIDAY.
Responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- ◆Diagnose issues involving motors, drives, sensors, relays, conveyors, material handling equipment, and PLC-controlled machinery.
- ◆Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities and document work in the CMMS.
- ◆Conduct inspections of bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pumps, lubrication systems, and wiring.
- ◆Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and contractor coordination.
- ◆Maintain a clean work area and support 5S activities.
- ◆Follow OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, and NFPA 70E safety requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- ✓3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- ✓Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
- ✓Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
- ✓Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and work instructions.
- ✓CMMS experience preferred.
- ✓PLC troubleshooting experience preferred; programming not required.
- ✓Technical trade school, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related certification preferred.
Physical & Work Environment
Requirements
- ✓Lift up to 50 lbs.
- ✓Stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods.
- ✓Work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- ✓Overtime, call-ins, and occasional weekends may be required.
Why Join ERMCO
At ERMCO, you’ll build a career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and growth. We offer opportunities to learn new skills, cross-train across departments, and contribute to products that support critical power infrastructure across North America.
Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career
Job Locations
US-WI-Bristol
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About ERMCO
ERMCO is a leading U.S. manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions serving utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers across North America.