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Maintenance Mechanic: 1st Shift (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)

Hentzen Coatings
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

Maintenance Mechanic

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st Shift (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)

Pay Range: $28.00 - $35.00 (based on experience and qualifications)


Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With nearly a century of experience, we've mastered the art of custom-engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where talented teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.


Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic performs all-around maintenance work on a variety of systems and pieces of equipment to ensure proper operating functions of machinery.

The successful candidates will have an acceptable score on the maintenance questionnaire.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ability to provide maintenance and repair on several types of building systems such as pipefitting, basic electrical, HVAC, etc.
  • Ability to repair machines and equipment involving parts replacement and trouble shooting.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
  • Maintain company property to include work on buildings and grounds including snow removal.
  • Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required; additional relevant training preferred.
  • Preferred experience level: Two years' experience in the manufacturing/chemical industry.

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Computer literacy is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to follow and provide instructions positively and effectively.
  • Forklift driving certification preferred; ability to operate a pallet jack required.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
  • Clean and organized work habits; ability to handle large volumes of powder and raw materials.
  • Basic math skills, including measurement conversion capabilities.


Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

  • Frequent activities: talking, hearing, standing, walking, using hands for handling objects, and moving around.
  • Regular activities: sitting, balancing, stooping.
  • Occasional activities: reaching above shoulders, using feet to operate machinery, climbing.
  • Lifting requirements: regularly up to 65 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in production areas.
  • Respirators and ear plugs are required for specific production processes.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Generous PTO policy
  • 401(k) Employer Match: We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
  • Profit Sharing: Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance.
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Monthly employee food trucks
  • ...and much more!


At Hentzen, you'll find more than a job-you'll discover an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact. If you're ready to join a company known for its heritage of innovation and dedication to its people, we invite you to explore a rewarding career with us.

Please send your resume to:


Hentzen Coatings, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

6937 W. Mill Road

Milwaukee, WI 53218

or


APPLY ONLINE AT:


Hentzen Career Center


Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.


www.hentzen.com


All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.


M-F: 1st Shift
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.


 

Salary : $28 - $35

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