Industrial Maintenance Technician

Stoughton Trailers · Brodhead, WI

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 18 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

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

Tools it names: 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

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 49%
✓ Team leadership 48%
✓ Welding 44%
✓ Robotics 24%

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This plant: Stoughton Trailers in Brodhead

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Industrial Maintenance Technician at Stoughton Trailers in other locations

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⏱️ Overtime: Required as business needs

What You’ll Do -

You will provide advanced technical support to ensure reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of automated and production systems.

Education

✓High school diploma or equivalent (based on education and work experience)

Experience & Skills

✓Advanced ability to troubleshoot and edit PLC ladder logic
✓Strong electrical, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
✓Experience with automation hardware and safety systems
✓Control panel building and electrical wiring experience
✓Working knowledge of light fabrication, welding, cutting, and hand tools
✓Strong understanding of predictive maintenance principles
✓Ability to read and interpret prints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, manuals, and computer‑based systems
✓Strong documentation and communication skills
✓Ability to work at a fast pace, understand urgency, adapt to change, and take ownership of results
✓Basic math skills

requirements

are outlined in the Maintenance Physical Demands Checklist .

Why This Role Matters -

Maintenance Technician III roles are critical to maintaining automation reliability, production continuity, and technical excellence . Your expertise ensures complex systems run safely and efficiently, minimizes downtime, and enables continuous improvement across the facility. This role is vital to supporting advanced manufacturing operations and sustaining long‑term operational success at Stoughton Trailers.

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🕒 Schedule

Monday - Thursday 💼 1st Shift: 5:30am - 4:00pm 💼 2nd Shift: 4:30pm - 3:00am

Weekend (Friday - Sunday): 💼 1st Shift: 5:00am - 5:00pm 💼 2nd Shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am

Automation, Controls & Advanced Troubleshooting

•Work within automation environments, including understanding PLC logic and equipment handshaking
•Connect remotely to PLCs via VPN to monitor, diagnose, and support active processes
•Troubleshoot and repair electrical control issues using schematics, multimeters, amp probes, and Meggers
•Edit and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic across multiple platforms (ABB, Mitsubishi, Allen‑Bradley, Direct Logic, Control Technology Corporation)
•Install, troubleshoot, and support:
•Servos, VFDs, sensors, motors, encoders
•Light curtains, safety relays, HMIs, and PLC hardware
•Build and wire control panels and electrical circuits according to schematics

Robotics, Equipment & Continuous Improvement

•Support robotic welding and automation systems, including Panasonic and Motoman integration with PLCs
•Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and robotic breakdowns with urgency
•Evaluate equipment capabilities and implement modifications through continuous improvement initiatives
•Upgrade systems and identify suitable replacement components for obsolete equipment
•Perform new equipment setup, commissioning, and diagnostics
•Apply predictive and preventive maintenance practices to prevent failures

Leadership, Safety & Documentation

•Contribute to team success by driving root‑cause corrective actions rather than temporary fixes
•Mentor and train maintenance employees respectfully and effectively
•Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate, and highly productive manner according to company policy
•Follow and demonstrate best practices related to:
•Arc Flash
•Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
•Confined Space
•Fall Protection
•Maintain clear documentation including work logs, PM schedules, manuals, and component change records
•Maintain reliable attendance and support mandatory overtime as required
•Perform other duties as assigned

Note: Maintenance Technician III employees must provide their own tools to perform maintenance tasks.

What You Bring -

Core Competencies

•Advanced Troubleshooting: Electrical, PLC, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
•Mentorship: Willing and able to train and support other maintenance employees
•Technical Independence: Able to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision
•Professionalism: Strong cross‑functional communication and organizational skills

Training & Development

•Company‑provided training, which may include:
•Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
•Utility and golf cart operation
•Aerial lift training (boom, scissor, forklift, manlift)
•Fall protection
•Arc flash training
•Confined space
•Overhead crane operations

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

This role requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation . Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to automated equipment, electrical systems, robotics, and mechanical hazards. Additional