Maintenance Technician
Worthington Enterprises · Chilton, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Worthington Enterprises (metals) in Chilton, WI.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, 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 119 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 122 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- ✓ PLC 48%
- ✓ Welding 43%
- Robotics 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Worthington Enterprises in Chilton
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Full description from Worthington EnterprisesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Complete mechanical repairs and makes adjustments as needed.
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery as assigned.
- ◆Successfully troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
- ◆Complete welding and fabrication tasks with little direction.
- ◆Accountable for entering data into maintenance system timely and accurately.
- ◆Perform advanced electricity in order to work in maintenance field safely.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Desired Experience
- ✓Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and plumbing
- ✓Mechanical, welding and cutting skills
- ✓Should be capable of reading mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic prints
- ✓Good problem solving skills, safety practices and attention to quality
- ✓Computer skills
- ✓Meter usage and ability to complete measurements
- ✓Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience
- ✓May require CPR and first aid training
- ✓Lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, confined spaced training
- ✓Experience with Allen Bradley and Allen Bradley PLC
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We are looking for Maintenance Technicians with a minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial setting to join our team. These individuals will be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems in an efficient and safe manner throughout the facility. This position is responsible for preventative and mechanical maintenance and must possess knowledge of machine repair. A successful candidate is a self-motivated problem-solver that utilizes a strong work ethic to ensure all quality levels are met. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical and PLC manufacturing background and possesses the ability to read and understand ladder logic and program HMIs. Candidates must be able to complete and pass an electrical board and PLC programming hands-on assessment
Current openings are on 2nd shift (2pm-10pm OR 3pm-11pm) and 3rd shift (10pm-6am).
We Offer
- •Access to our comprehensive benefits package DAY 1
- •$3,000 in sign on bonuses for 2nd and 3rd Shift
- •Competitive Pay (dependent on experience) + a $1.50 hourly shift premium!
- •Profit Sharing - You'll see your hard work pay off!
- •Need a hair cut? We have a barbershop on site.
- •Want to get in a quick workout? We have an on-site fitness center and gym!