Maintenance Mechanic (Leadership within a Growing Company)

Maintenance Mechanic – Western Container – Janesville & Beloit, WI

(Leadership within a Growing Company)

Do you have at least 3 years’ maintenance mechanic experience in all areas including machinery, plumbing, facility and grounds? Have you worked in a manufacturing environment? If yes, stop looking now and apply with Western Container located in Janesville and Beloit, WI.

Wester Container is a premium manufacturer of paper tubes and paper cores and is looking to fill the integral position of the first shift Maintenance Lead.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain machinery, equipment, building and facilities. The position requires broad knowledge of maintenance skills including mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, carpentry, fabrication and a basic knowledge of electrical repair



Western Container strongly focuses on workplace safety and customer satisfaction and is looking for an employee who shares that vision.

If you can relate to the information provided so far, then read on, Western Container wants to talk with you!

What You’ll Do:

• Travel between both the Janesville and Beloit locations.
• Install, repair, rebuild and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production and related services.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties.
• Make repairs and/or adjustments to keep equipment in production.
• Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments to involve dismantling, inspection, machining or replacement of purchased parts.
• Perform skilled operations such as filing and aligning bearings, spindles, and/or shafts. Adjust feed and limit mechanisms, gibs and ways
• Perform various activities relative to the installation and location of existing machines and equipment to involve dismantling, erection, leveling. Fitting and aligning operations.
• Perform maintenance on the buildings, facilities and the grounds
• Assist to determine the nature and scope of forthcoming projects and the requirements for completion.
• Perform preventative maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units.
• Maintain required maintenance logs and files.
• Perform routing housekeeping activities in the department and ensure adherence to established safety procedures and requirements.



What We’re Looking For:

• Three years of extensive maintenance experience in a variety of maintenance trades.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Ability to operate various tools and equipment including various hand and power tools, metal fabrication equipment, welding equipment, plumbing equipment and various measuring equipment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to inspect, test, and diagnose machinery

Why Join Us?

• We are a growing manufacturing company and want you to grow as well.
• Exposure to diverse mechanical and electrical systems, allowing skill advancement.
• Day-shift role with consistent weekly schedule and a strong team culture.



Still interested? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you. EOE