Encapsys Maintenance Technician-1st Shift
Milliken · Portage, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Experience asked
- 55+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Milliken (industrial) in Portage, WI. Contact, direct and promote the safety of contractors to perform specific inspections or maintenance work.
- They ask for
- 55+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, TPM, PLC, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · overnight travel
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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
- More than usual (55+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 51%
- ✓ PLC 46%
- Welding 44%
- Robotics 25%
- CNC 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Milliken in Portage
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Full description from MillikenAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform maintenance tasks to keep production equipment operational.
- ◆Perform work at the highest safety levels, promote safety internally and work directly with contractors on safety procedures.
- ◆Work with cross functional teams to identify and insure sound maintenance processes are develop for capital projects.
- ◆Maintain, repair and troubleshoot all plant equipment.
- ◆Schedule and perform preventative maintenance.
- ◆Participate in 5S and TPM teams.
- ◆Read PLC programs as needed and troubleshoot and correct problems pertaining to software and/or hardware.
- ◆Electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
- ◆Assist in developing and installing new equipment or plant expansion projects.
- ◆Contact, direct and promote the safety of contractors to perform specific inspections or maintenance work.
- ◆Maintain accurate and up to date maintenance records.
- ◆Support on call
requirements
for the plant: 1 week duration, rotating responsibility.
- ✓Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule.
- ✓Based on Business needs the following maybe required:
- ✓Overtime
- ✓Changing shifts
- ✓Overnight travel
- ✓SAFETY – Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance regulations. Actively participate in the safety process through completing of safety audits, participating in safety projects, identifying Site Hazards and contributing to safety improvements, and being an attending member of a safety team. Complete annual safety training as required.
- ✓QUALITY – Become familiar with, understand and comply with Milliken Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedure(s) (SOPs), relevant ISO 9000 standards and Company Policies that are applicable to this position.
- ✓RESPONSIBLE CARE:
a. Be aware of the relevant
requirements
of the Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliance to requirements.
b. Understand the RC-14001 Significant Aspects of your job and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.
c. Take actions and identify and communicate ideas to minimize waste, prevent pollution and conserve energy.
- ✓HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING - All associates who handle hazardous waste shall be given an overview of the regulations and company policies regarding the management of hazardous waste. The hazardous waste handlers shall receive detailed instruction on the proper handling, collecting, labeling, and transporting of hazardous waste as outlined in RCRA and OSHA regulations. Instructions shall also include whom to notify in case of a spill and proper procedures for spill response. Educational
requirements
include the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Instructions on handling hazardous waste shall come from the hazardous waste manager or appropriate designee.
Responsibilities
- ◆Understand the relevant
requirements
of the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) and RC-14001 certification.
- ✓Understand the importance of conformance to the Environmental, Safety and Responsible Care Policies, procedures, and the
requirements
of the RCMS.
- ✓Understand the significant environmental impacts associated with their work activities and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.
- ✓Understand the potential consequences of deviation from specified operating procedures.
- ✓Immediately report any accidents and releases per the company escalation protocol.
- ✓Comply with all environmental, health, safety, and security rules; Environmental, Safety, and Responsible Care policies and programs established by the company to the extent of training received.
- ✓Recognize that adhering to job
responsibilities
and procedures regarding environmental, safety
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Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .
Position title
Maintenance Technician
Company overview
This position is located in Portage, Wisconsin at Encapsys, a wholly owned subsidiary of Milliken. At Milliken, our work begins behind the scenes often taking shape in a lab. The molecules and materials we create are transforming lives and experiences around the world. We're a global leader with over 155 years of expertise in research, design and manufacturing specializing in the textile, chemical, healthcare, and flooring industries.
Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, our eight thousand associates across 46 locations are a diverse global team of scientists, engineers, manufacturers, designers, thinkers, and problem solvers. People who come to work every day with curious minds and an unwavering commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our customers and communities. Named to the World’s Most Ethical Companies list by Ethisphere Institute for 15 consecutive years, we rally behind a common purpose: to positively impact the world for generations.
Position overview
The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance tasks to keep production equipment operational, while working at and promoting the highest levels of safety. This position also supports capital projects at the manufacturing plant when needed to ensure equipment maintainability is incorporated into the design and that sound maintenance processes are developed.
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