Job Description

Appleton Electric, a growing metal casting foundry in South Milwaukee, WI is looking for a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic to join our 2nd shift team.  The rate of pay is $28.62/hour plus a $.75/hour shift differential increasing to $29.48 in June.  This role performs mechanical duties to keep machines, equipment or the structure of our facility in repair.  Your role involves performing mechanical duties to keep machines, equipment and the structure of our facility in repair.  You will perform preventative and predictive maintenance functions.  Knowledge of motors, air compressors, dryers, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems. Troubleshooting failures on Industrial manufacturing equipment.  Perform welding, pipe fitting, and machining, carpentry, plumbing and installation of equipment.

Some of the benefits for this position include a $.75/hour shift differential, overtime on hours worked over 8 hours in a day, prorated two weeks’ vacation and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Conduct all job duties with Safety as a priority and in compliance with Safety Rules.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical failures on Industrial manufacturing equipment
• Obtains working knowledge of all equipment and supporting functions
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and schematics for machine troubleshooting and installation
• Repair and troubleshoots minor electrical failures
• Fabrication of various objects by welding, cutting, bending, heat treating or forming of metal

 Who You Are:

You understand the importance of working safety.  You are a team player who is focused on quality. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Completed a State Indentured Mechanical Maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Mechanically inclined and have good problem solving capabilities
• Determine root causes of equipment failures, working with maintenance team and operators
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment when required

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.