Maintenance Technician

Company: Sumitomo Electric Group
Location: New Berlin
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Description Position at Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc. $2,000 HIRING BONUS Sumitomo is looking for a full time experienced Maintenance Technician to join our New Berlin, WI team. Brief Description: With limited supervision and technical guidance, keep plant machinery and mechanical in good working order. Perform intermediate troubleshooting and problem-solving of various manufacturing machines. Job Duties and Responsibilities include: Examine machines to diagnose trouble, dismantle machines, replace defective parts, reassemble machines and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation May occasionally make replacement parts Cleaning filters and elements and completing general PM on coolant systems and mist collection components Changing or adding oils and lubricants to production equipment General cleaning and organization of tools and maintenance area May need to provide work training to less experienced maintenance staff What skills and experience are needed: HVAC skills and experience preferred Ability work under limited supervision with minimal technical guidance Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors Three years preventive industrial maintenance experience Preferred but not required: candidates have previous experience with CNC grinding equipment such as; Walter, Ewag, Rollamatic, ANCA, Waida, etc. General knowledge and skill with basic hand tools Exceptional Benefits: Outstanding Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays 401(k) Employer Match Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Company Paid Basic Life Insurance Educational Reimbursement Work Environment: Well-lit and clean machine shop with moderate noise. Staff members will need to be able to work while standing, sitting, bending, and climbing. Staff members will be occasionally lifting and working inside of machines. SCM Facebook Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/D/V Sumitomo Electric Carbide Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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