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Journeyworker Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Watts Water · Menomonee Falls, WI

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
50+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Watts Water (industrial) in Menomonee Falls, WI.

They ask for
50+ years
Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, CNC, Machining, Welding, Tooling

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How this role compares

Against 86 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.

Experience asked
More than usual (50+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 55%
  • ✓ Welding 49%
  • ✓ PLC 48%
  • ✓ Robotics 28%
  • Automation 23%
  • ✓ Tooling 21%

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This plant: Watts Water in Menomonee Falls

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Analyzes, diagnoses and troubleshoots CNC based equipment and resolves mechanical issues.
  • ◆Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems
  • ◆Perform precision maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment
  • ◆Rebuild and overhaul machinery and components to OEM specifications
  • ◆Perform advanced alignment, balancing, and vibration-related mechanical work
  • ◆Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
  • ◆Support and troubleshoot FANUC robotics cells, including knowledge of safety circuits and end-of-arm tooling.
  • ◆Identify failure trends and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability
  • ◆Communicate equipment status, repair needs, and improvement opportunities to supervision and operations
  • ◆Diagnose mechanical failures and determine corrective actions
  • ◆Install, align, and dismantle machinery and mechanical components
  • ◆Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings
  • ◆Use precision measuring tools and hand/power tools effectively
  • ◆Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and machining as required
  • ◆Replace bearings, seals, belts, chains, and other warn components
  • ◆Knowledge Mechanical issues on presses, CNC machines, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment
  • ◆Knowledge of VFDs motors, servos, encoders, and motor control systems
  • ◆Support Mechanical

requirements

for new equipment installations, line moves, and process changes

  • ✓Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize production downtime
  • ✓Document Mechanical repairs, upgrades, and system modifications
  • ✓Completes, Manage, Schedules, Preventative Maintenance (PM) program (Limble)
  • ✓Manages inventory of Mechanical supplies and contacts vendors.
  • ✓Accountable for department metrics. (SQDCI)
  • ✓Supports new product development at maintenance level.
  • ✓Supports Continuous Improvement initiatives and Stra
  • ✓Collaborate with engineering Teams to install, integrate, and commission new equipment and production lines
  • ✓Proper use of Department measuring instruments, gauges, and meters.
  • ✓Advance knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
  • ✓Advance knowledge of mechanical & equipment processes
  • ✓Completes Industrial Lift Certification
  • ✓Mentor apprentices as needed
  • ✓Helps train department employees
  • ✓Familiar with plant and all department layouts
  • ✓Collaborate effectively with all team members across departments.
  • ✓Helps support other department functions as needed.
  • ✓Help create and maintain a positive work environment.
  • ✓Understand and abide by all company safety policies.
  • ✓Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor or Company management.
  • ✓Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)

Required Qualifications

  • ✓Journeyman certification in Industrial Mechanics/Millwright or equivalent recognized trade qualification
  • ✓2+ years of industrial or Manufacturing or Industrial experience
  • ✓Hands-on experience with electrical systems from low voltage through 480 volts
  • ✓Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment
  • ✓Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, maintenance, and production teams
  • ✓Strong troubleshooting skills in both power and control systems
  • ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
  • ✓Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and elevated work safely
  • ✓Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. Respirators are required; therefore, successful completion of pulmonary function and fit tests are required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Additional Journeyman certification or equivalent recognized trade qualification.
  • ✓Previous leadership experience.
  • ✓Previous experience working with PM programs – Limble preferred.
  • ✓5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
  • ✓Working knowledge of Continuous Pouring Equipment
  • ✓Experience with Robotic Welding Applicatio
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What we do

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

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Scope of Position

This skilled Maintenance Industrial Mechanic Journeyman will support production equipment and facility infrastructure. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial equipment and facility systems. Mechanics in this role work closely with engineering teams to implement, install, and commission new equipment and production systems. The ideal candidate has strong industrial experience, prioritizes safety, and understands the importance of uptime in a production environment.

This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

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