Millwright
Harley-Davidson · Menomonee Falls, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Harley-Davidson (automotive) in Menomonee Falls, WI.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- TPM, Root cause, Welding, Assembly lines
- Day to day
- about 10% travel · relocation help
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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 108 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 109 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 51%
- PLC 46%
- ✓ Welding 44%
- Robotics 25%
- CNC 20%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Harley-Davidson in Menomonee Falls
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Full description from Harley-DavidsonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Journey-level status or five years of verifiable experience required. Qualified applicants must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Must have basic computer skills for data logging, work order management and communications. They must also possess the necessary interpersonal skills to work in a team environment.
Candidates must have a Journeyperson’s Card or five years of applicable experience as a Millwright or equivalent trade.
- ✓High school diploma or GED required.
- ✓A working knowledge of heat treat equipment, furnaces, RX gas generators, gas burners and heat treat transfer equipment.
- ✓Able to troubleshoot and repair chip conveyors, gear boxes and pumps.
- ✓Performs repairs on conveyors, guarding and performs/install sheet metal work.
- ✓Proficient in welding, Mig, Tig and Stick, Brazing, Soldering etc.
- ✓Install, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair mechanical process piping systems.
- ✓Maintain air handling equipment i.e. vacuum systems and ventilation systems.
- ✓Utilizing Microsoft Office and computerized Maintenance Management system, or equivalent program.
- ✓Interpreting prints of machine layouts for pneumatic and air systems.
- ✓Operating equipment such as: drills, grinders, brakes and shears to modify or repair fabricated components from steel, aluminum, plastic, and wood.
- ✓Perform routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
Preventive maintenance tasks on production equipment, troubleshooting and repair of centralized coolant systems, supporting production of heat treat operations, and fabrication from blueprints using raw stock: welding (i.e. MIG,TIG,STICK, etc.), sheet metal work, woodwork. Other work will be assigned according to the Local USW 2-209 bargaining agreement.
- ✓Support the production operation by providing immediate response to all breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime and follow all escalation processes as defined.
- ✓Troubleshoot and perform all required maintenance in your assigned area.
- ✓Perform various tasks including welding repairs as necessary.
- ✓Ensure machine availability goals are met by participating in and organizing Root Cause Analysis activities to improve equipment up-time.
- ✓Assists in training employees in production roles to perform simple maintenance tasks as associated with TPM.
- ✓Perform routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
At Harley-Davidson it is not just about the degree you have or what you know. You must also exhibit and demonstrate our Moral Compass behaviors in everything you do:
- ✓Fair
- ✓Honest
- ✓Positive
- ✓Creative
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)
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Auto req ID: 19883
Title: Millwright
Job Function: Manufacturing
Location: PILGRIM
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: 2nd Or 3rd
Pay Rate: $44.61
At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?
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