Maintenance Technician III
Stoughton Trailers · Stoughton, 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 Stoughton, WI.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation, 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 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%
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This plant: Stoughton Trailers in Stoughton
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Full description from Stoughton TrailersAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Work With an Automation setting understanding PLC logic and Handshaking between Equipment,
- ◆Remote connection of laptop via internet VPN to PLCs for monitoring processes.
- ◆Troubleshoot and Repair electrical problems using electrical schematics, multi meter, amp Probes, and Megger.
- ◆Evaluate equipment capabilities and modify through continuous improvements
- ◆Support Robotic operations with Panasonic and Motoman integration with PLC.
- ◆Support line repairs and breakdowns Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical Related
- ◆Ability to Upgrade and find Suitable Replacement parts for obsolete items
- ◆Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate and highly productive manner according to company policy.
- ◆Experienced with Arch Flash, LOTO, Confined Space and Fall protection
- ◆Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product and Root Cause Fixes
- ◆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
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot/edit PLC ladder Logic – ABB, Mitsubishi, Control Technology Corporation, Allen Bradley, Direct Logic
- ✓Experience with installing/trouble shooting Servo’s, VFD, Sensors, motors, Encoders Light Curtains, Safety Relays, HMI, PLC Hardware
- ✓Electrician/Control Panel Building, Wiring of Electrical circuits Per Electrical Schematics
- ✓Basic knowledge light fabrication welding, cutting, use of hand tools.
- ✓Skilled predictive Maintenance.
- ✓Must be able to perform new equipment set-up and diagnostics.
- ✓Must have the ability to work at a fast pace, understanding urgency, 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 read multi-meter, blueprints, operator and maintenance manuals, electrical schematics, ladder logic and well versed with computers.
- ✓Must have the ability to document work logs, update manuals, create P.M. scheduling program, record keeping, component changes.
- ✓Must have the ability to communicate information orally and/or written to other personnel in a clear, concise manner.
- ✓Must have basic math Skills
- ✓Core Competencies:
- ✓Troubleshooting: Advanced trouble shooting and diagnostic skills on electrical, PLC
- ✓Robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- ✓Mentoring: To be able to efficiently train maintenance employees respectfully, and willingly
- ✓Advanced: To be able to efficiently perform the task with very little or no help 90% of the time. Professional attitude with excellent inter-department and organizational skills.
Requirements
Please refer to the Maintenance Physical Demands Checklist for more information regarding the working conditions and physical
requirements
for this job.
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician III
Kronos/Syteline Numbers: 40111, 50111, 60111, 70111
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Assigned Maintenance Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shifts
1st Shift: 5 am - 3:30 pm (Monday - Thursday)
2nd Shift: 4:30 pm - 3 am (Monday - Thursday)
Job Purpose Maintain and repair all plant and operations equipment through root cause fixes. Build and modify new equipment through continuous improvement.
Training
- •Orientation
- •Company provided training may include but not limited to:
- •LOTO Training
- •Utility/Golf Cart Training
- •Aerial Lifts – Boom, Scissor Lift, Manlift, Forklift Training
- •Fall Protection
- •Arc Flash Training
- •Confined Space Training
- •Overhead Crane Operations
Working Conditions & Physical
