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Maintenance Technician Lead
Chippewa Falls, WI, US
Light Industrial
Associate Degree
Full Time, Direct Hire
$37-42/hr. based on skills and experience
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Chippewa Falls, WI, US
$37-42/hr. based on skills and experience
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Light Industrial
Associate Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Lead Maintenance Technician | Direct Hire| $37-42/hr. based on skills and experience| Chippewa Falls, WI |12 hour Day shifts, varied days
If you’re looking for a permanent Lead Maintenance Technician role, look no further! Kelly, in partnership with a large manufacturing organization, is looking for Lead Maintenance Technician in Chippewa Falls, WI! Our client is adding an additional maintenance lead to their team after internal promotion.
This is a direct hire Lead Maintenance Technician position, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their competitive benefit and vacation package upon hire.
Benefit Information:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, available 1st of the month following hire
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
• Life, disability insurance options
• 401(K) retirement savings plan with 100% match up to 3% & 50% match up to 6%
• Paid parental leave /Adoption costs
• Paid vacation – 3 weeks to start (prorated 1st year)
• Paid sick time – 1 week to start (prorated 1st year)
• Paid holidays – 9 holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness plans
• Scholarships of eligible children/legal dependents
Position Information:
• Lead the team in troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment issues.
• Oversee and assign daily tasks for maintenance staff.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly preventive maintenance activities
• Ensure clear communication and shift handoff updates.
• Support ongoing staff development and training initiatives.
• Monitor and document maintenance procedures and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage direct reports’ performance and attendance.
• Participate in equipment installations and prepare for potential challenges.
• Collaborate with internal teams and coordinate with external vendors as needed.
Required Experience:
• Two-year technical degree preferred, with 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, automation, or a related field.
• Background with injection molding equipment, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems is highly valued.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, related software, and brands such as ABB, Fanuc, Epson, Allen-Bradley, Cognex, or Keyence is a plus.
• Demonstrated hands-on skills in electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting, along with strong problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills; detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to work independently.
Click on Apply Now for instant consideration for this Direct Hire Lead Maintenance Technician position in Chippewa Falls, WI! We look forward to connecting with you!
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