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Maintenance Technician I Weekend Shift Brodhead

Stoughton Trailers · Brodhead, WI

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Stoughton Trailers (automotive) in Brodhead, WI.

Tools it names
Lean, Welding, Tooling

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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 149 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 151 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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This plant: Stoughton Trailers in Brodhead

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Operate all types of tools and machines essential and necessary to the job, including but not limited to electrical meter, hand tools, hand-held power tools, torches, grinders, welders, forklifts, aerial lifts, overhead cranes, and computer equipment.
  • ◆Basic working knowledge of pumps, welders, punches, presses, shears, cranes, hoists, conveyors, small pneumatic and electrical hand tools.
  • ◆Troubleshoot line repairs and breakdowns.
  • ◆Conduct maintenance and preventive maintenance on both manufacturing and maintenance shop equipment
  • ◆Perform machine and fixture set-ups.
  • ◆Operate overhead cranes and other lifting devices.
  • ◆Read and interpret prints and schematics.
  • ◆Perform maintenance inventory and operate a maintenance data base.
  • ◆Perform basic welding and work with a torch.
  • ◆Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate and highly productive manner according to company policy.
  • ◆Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.
  • ◆Must provide own tools and perform maintenance tasks.
  • ◆Ability to work mandatory overtime. Other duties may be assigned by the company.

Above is a list of the most important

responsibilities

and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

  • ✓Education: High school diploma or equivalent, based on education and work experience.
  • ✓Licenses/Certifications:
  • ✓List any other Certifications
  • ✓Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • ✓Mechanical and hydraulic press brakes
  • ✓Must have the ability to work at a fast pace, be open to new and different things, and express opinions regarding work methods and blueprints. Must be willing to take responsibility for mistakes.
  • ✓Must have the ability to use a multi-meter, computer, and have basic prints/schematics experience.
  • ✓Mechanical background including working with, plumbing, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic components, bearings, sprockets, chains, belts, and sheaves.
  • ✓Must have the knowledge and/or ability to operate the tools and equipment listed in the essential functions for this position.
  • ✓Must have the knowledge and/or ability to learn Lean Concepts and how they relate to Maintenance/Production.
  • ✓Must have the ability to read and understand blueprints, operator manuals and maintenance manuals.
  • ✓Must have the ability to communicate information orally and/or written, to other personnel in a clear, concise manner.
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Open Shifts

Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday: 5 am - 5 pm

Pay based on experience.

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